Trek (2)
"Tangning, come and see this."
In a large studio where dozens of people work together, hundreds of light screens flicker and various complicated graphics are drawn on them.
Tangning raised his head from the keyboard and received the document Zheng Shu had sent him.
"Can it be achieved?"
"Yes." Tangning glanced quickly, opened a new window on the light screen, and began to write the program.
The monotonous sounds of the keyboard echoed in the room for a long time. It’s Tangning’s quirk to use a physical keyboard to write programs. He once said that he likes to do things that can see results immediately. It’s probably because of this that he is obsessed with physical keyboards. They have a kind of percussion
Compared to the virtual keyboard with almost no sound, the sound of the physical keyboard can be said to be very noisy, but no one raised objections—not only because Tangning is the number one genius on the spacecraft, but also because the other instruments in this studio are also present. With different reminders, the noise is mixed together, everyone has learned to free their attention so that their thoughts are not disturbed.
Lin Si was sitting opposite Zheng Shu.
Zheng Shu sorted out the information: "If this algorithm can be realized, then the skeleton can theoretically be used."
"The last question," Lin Si used a ballpoint pen on the white paper and said lightly, "The way to connect with the nerve center is whether to insert a probe or implant a chip."
"From my point of view, the chip is better." Zheng Shu discussed with him: "The bone user implants the chip in the brain, which can fit any bone, and if we make a large navigable bone in the future, It can also meet the needs of the driver to move around in the cabin. If you use a probe placed on the bone, the flexibility will be less, and it is not good in terms of hygiene."
"The technology of implanting chips in our brains has never been mature," Lin was faced with a design drawing of a humanoid machine.
This is what he and Zheng Shu call the "skeleton". It is the focus of their research in the past two years-the full name is Manipulable Neuron Exoskeleton Machinery.
When the colonel heard about the concept of the project three years ago, he exaggeratedly told Lins that this is simply the "mecha" that often appears in science fiction, but the actual object is far from being as large as in fantasy novels, and there is no science fiction concept that fights in outer space —maybe in the future, but not yet.
Large-scale exploration on the planet requires a very strong displacement capability, but neither wheels nor crawlers can adapt to complex terrain. Only bipedal upright walking that simulates the human state can exert the best results.
The skeleton took this demand as the starting point, and finally developed into a battle suit that covers the whole body and has powerful functions. Its main material is extremely high-strength lightweight alloy, which combines a variety of multi-functional equipment and devices. At the same time, it can also stimulate a small protective force field, and even equipped with a high-energy particle jet device as a weapon. A miniature fusion energy furnace burns in the chest of the bone, which can fully satisfy its terrifying energy consumption.
The machinery that can walk flexibly, complete various difficult actions, and the operating system that supports the operation of these functions are designed and completed by the fifth zone. The small protective force field and weapons are the results of the first zone. The reason why Lin Si appeared here is because of the first zone. The six areas also play a pivotal role in the design of bones.
This set of bones is not operated by the buttons or handles on the driving interface, but directly connected to the human nerve center. After rigorous specific training, the driver can make it move completely according to his own heart. The biggest advantage of abandoning complex operations is that it enhances flexibility and greatly improves individual soldier capabilities. Therefore, this project has been highly valued by the military. The military prefers to call it a mech or battle suit, but scientists even tend to call it a "skeleton" because it is very similar to the chitin exoskeleton that arthropods use to protect themselves.
For this reason, the Marshal and Dr. Lin, who had never dealt with him, had a dispute.
Marshal called Dr. Lin a "neurotic obsessive-compulsive disorder", and Dr. Lin ridiculed Marshal as a "arrogant militant."
Finally everyone called their names.
"My idea is to produce a batch of probe bones and start testing, let the marshal see the results first, and then submit the application for the chip project to him to improve the chip implantation technology." Lin Si finished, and then said to Zheng Shu: "You go to apply. If I submit the proposal, the marshal will be suspicious that I am trying to control his people with the chip in the brain."
Zheng Shu smiled helplessly: "You two should have a good talk."
Lin Si is noncommittal.
Footsteps heard, Tangning took a chip and placed it on the table in front of Zheng Shu. At the same time, he took a cup in his left hand, filled it with warm water, and placed it in front of Zheng Shu.
Zheng Shu put the chip into the computer to read it, pressed his eyebrows, and said to Tangning, "Thank you."
Tangning looked at him with arms folded, and didn't leave until he drank the water.
Zheng Shu didn't take any other actions, but step by step imported the program Tangning had just written into the entire skeletal operating system.
The bone project has reached the most critical juncture, and everyone is working almost endlessly. The project does not have to be completed in a long time, but just like a math problem, the most critical point is achieved. Even if there is no time limit, the person doing the problem will involuntarily concentrate all their energy to solve it, and it will never be halfway. Relax and rest.
Therefore, Zheng Shu has been spinning around for a long time, and he will naturally neglect to take care of himself.
When the boss of the fifth district is not working, he is an elegant, courteous, gentleman and mature charming man, very popular with single ladies. It's impossible for such a person to understand the style, but it was him who did not respond or express in front of Tangning's obvious concern and worry.
After importing the program, he took a short break and checked the schedule: "Many parts of the skeleton have been manufactured, and the assembly will not take much time. I plan to go to the ground for testing tomorrow."
Lin Si said: "I'll go."
"Pick up the child?" Zheng Shu smiled.
Lin Si gave a faint "um".
His day was spent in busy research work. When he returned to his residence, he found that Biddy was standing at the door.
With a slender cigarette in her right hand, she half-leaned against the wall, tilted her head slightly, her posture elegant but slightly depressed.
"I'm here for you to sign," she took out a paper document, "by the way, I already said goodbye."
Lin Si saw the big characters "Freezing Application" in the title of the document, frowned, and opened the door: "Come in."
"Lin, I feel very desperate." She sat in the armchair with her head on one hand, sighed with blushing lips, and closed her eyes. "Our base is obviously well built, but I still feel desperate. It’s a lot more desperate now."
Lin Si looked at her: "Why?"
She smiled: "I don't see the hope of prosperity. A group of scientists are indeed working hard for a better future, but we don't even have a people. We are still not a society, but a group. It has been three years since we have landed. But we don’t have a clear political system. The Marshal and Madam Chen have the final say, but none of them are politicians."
Lin Si did not speak, and listened to her to continue.
"Sometimes, when I stand next to a porthole, I think, we are still repeating our life when sailing, but we are no longer sailing." She finished smoking the cigarette, put it down, and covered her beautiful face with both hands. Her emotions were a little out of control, and her voice trembled: "Maybe you think I am inexplicable, or I am more pessimistic than before, but this is how I feel, all my work is meaningless, I am in a lot of pain, and I don’t want to continue this kind of life. So I'm going to sleep, and I hope to see a new situation when I wake up again. Lin, I'm sorry I can't continue working for you, can you understand?"
Lin Si was silent for a while and answered her: "I respect your choice."
Biddy smiled: "Thank you."
After getting Lin's signature, she didn't seem to want to stay any longer, and hurriedly left his room and walked towards the ninth district, which represents the sleeping.
The tobacco scraps were still on Lin's table, and the smell of perfume was still faint, but maybe Lin will never see her again in his life.
The people in the dormant cabin were pumped out of their body fluids and replaced with special freezing fluid. After that, they were forgotten by time and sealed up for a long time. If they are in good physical condition, it is even longer than a hundred years.
After a long time, Lin Si got up, ready to fall asleep.
According to his usual schedule, he is going to bed early tonight— after all, he is going to pick up the little guy tomorrow. If he is found to be in a bad state of mind, he will be troubled.
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See you tomorrow ww
Today is the transition chapter of the plot
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