"This robot..."
While Victor was screaming and cursing, Walkerhausman's eyes were shining.
After all, he is a teenager and has no resistance to such handsome and cool scenes. Regardless of the technical content, this scene alone is enough to make his blood boil.
What's more, while laymen watch the excitement, experts watch the details. Whether it is the car next to it or the robot in front of you, the technical content is obviously not low, and it can even be said to be very black technology.
The first obvious question is, how can the control systems of these cars and robots be so smart and flexible
The sports car has no one in control, it can speed all the way at super high speed, and it can easily avoid pedestrians and obstacles along the way. At best, this is an extremely advanced unmanned driving system.
The more you study electronic machinery, the more you will understand that the most difficult part of technological development is never to give it a certain function, but to give it human characteristics.
Human thinking, judgment, and discrimination, an action that humans can easily do, is often an insurmountable obstacle for electronic machines that is difficult to replicate even for decades.
For example, when it comes to image recognition, humans can tell whether an image is an animal, plant, or letter of text. But for a machine that only has zeros and ones, how do you tell it whether it is a banana or an apple
A flat picture and the same thing that actually appears in front of the camera are both converted into digital data. How can a machine distinguish between them
To this day, humans still use simple verification codes as the most effective means to distinguish between machines and humans, not to mention more complex image processing.
Autonomous driving is not a simple thing. The identification and avoidance of obstacles alone involves countless professional technologies. Let alone now, it will be difficult to reach such a level in the next 10 to 20 years.
The robots are even more exaggerated. Four spider robots act at the same time, from being thrown out, to deforming, adjusting the center of gravity, adjusting the position, locking the target, and coordinating to spray out rope claws. This involves a series of extremely complex calculations and instructions.
If these are automatic behaviors, it means that these robots have an extremely powerful artificial intelligence system.
And judging by the robot's living-like movements, the maturity of this intelligent system is probably unmatched in the world today.
How terrifying is an artificial intelligence system that can control multiple robots to act flexibly, independently determine hostile targets, and coordinate attacks and captures
It can be said that if two or three countries master this technology, modern warfare will immediately evolve into something like that in science fiction movies, with automated robots fighting on the front lines and mass production in factories in the rear, directly evolving from a war of flesh and blood to a war of resource economy.
Of course, in addition to highly intelligent AI systems, these robots may also be remotely controlled.
But this also means that these robots are definitely equipped with an interactive system that can be called black technology.
Because he could see clearly from the side that this mysterious Mr. Xia did not make any other words, gestures or other additional actions except putting on the smart glasses at the beginning.
So how did he give the order
Just relying on technologies like eye tracking and child's eye capture
This type of technology is good for some simple sliding and clicking operations, but it is simply incapable of performing any complex or precise movements.
Assuming that these robots only have a few highly integrated instructions such as attack and movement, then we are back to the original problem, which requires a highly intelligent control AI.
If there is no highly intelligent AI system, then an interactive system that can generate highly complex command inputs will be required.
"Myoelectric induction? Neural signal interaction?"
"No, these are essentially just capturing human neural signals, and are only suitable for mechanical prosthetics, exoskeleton armor, and the like."
"So is it brain wave control? Or is it something more mysterious, like mind, spirit, or soul?"
Walker Houseman pondered excitedly.
In any case, this interactive control technology is definitely practical and efficient.
Moreover, the technological content of this spider robot itself is also top-notch.
Today, most so-called robots in research institutions are actually only at the toddler stage. For these robots that rely on limbs to walk, just solving the problem of walking and taking steps is a difficult problem.
If you want to walk, you must first be able to recognize the terrain and obstacles in front of you, and identify the height differences, right
After the recognition is completed, the body movements should be calculated, right? The center of gravity of the action should be calculated, right? If the center of gravity is not well controlled, you may fall down as soon as you take a step.
And this is extremely difficult. Most existing robots have such serious defects. They can barely take a few steps and are shaky, let alone running and jumping.
Unlike these spider robots, after being ejected from the car and rolling several times, they can instantly grasp the center of gravity, move around and run like living things, and during the process they can calculate data such as direction and trajectory and coordinate the spray rope claws to bind the target.
It can be said that this is a combat robot that has matured to the extreme.
Leaving aside the hardware performance, at least the control system is fully capable of adapting to daily and battlefield needs. If it is magnified 10 or 20 times, it may become a true killing machine.
"How are my toys? Are they pretty good? Are you interested in joining my research team?"
Xia Xu observed Walker Hausman's reaction and smiled.
"Uh, hey."
Walkerhausman was obviously tempted, but thinking of his own firm words just now, he could only touch the back of his head awkwardly and chuckled twice.
"Fuck, put me down now."
Victor struggled in frustration.
"Oh, I'm so sorry, I almost forgot about you. Thank you Mr. Victor for your wonderful performance."
Xia Xu snapped his fingers with a smile, and the spider-like predator immediately loosened its rope claws and put Victor down, then retreated to his side like a guard, standing on both sides.
"Walker, don't listen to this bastard. At least one-third of the core hardware of these robots are products of our Spot Group."
Victor quickly got up and spoke half in exasperation and half to save his image.
"Since your Sport Group sells these hardware to the market, it is natural for people to use them. Every profession has its own specializations. Is there a problem with me spending money to purchase the required hardware?"
Xia Xu raised his eyebrows indifferently.
Victor was speechless for a moment.
The development of science and technology is all about resource integration and refinement and differentiation. Even a genius like him, backed by the giant Sport Group, cannot say that the objects he invented are completely independent from raw materials to software and hardware.
Since the Sport Group provides these hardware for sale to the market, it is naturally for people to use them. At worst, you can find equivalent substitutes, which may be slightly inferior in performance.
Moreover, in fact, only a few of the hardware of the Sport Group can be called top-notch. After all, every profession has its own specialties, and many components are actually monopolized by behind-the-scenes manufacturers who specialize in specific fields.
To be fair, he still recognizes the technical level demonstrated by these robots. Without their excellent software system, the same hardware in the hands of others can only make a bunch of toys.
In fact, even for him, software is a very troublesome problem.
Although his programming ability is also very good, there is still some gap compared with his scientific research level. Many times, he has an idea in his mind, but it becomes difficult to realize it.
"I think someone should come up with something to show us instead of being so sour. Otherwise, I will really poach you, my little fanboy."
Xia Xu smiled and squeezed, on the one hand he was sure that Victor was helpless, but on the other hand he was expecting him to come up with something.
After all, he is the protagonist of "Automata". Although the plot has not yet begun, there is no guarantee that he has already come up with some shocking black technology prototype.
"I've only been in Xia Country for a few days."
Victor's face darkened.
Speaking of works, of course he has them, and a lot of them. After all, he has no shortage of resources and environment. From childhood to adulthood, he has created quite a few patented achievements.
However, many of these patents are non-finished technologies that solve specific problems, or are theoretical results.
Of course there are physical inventions, but they are basically commodities for the Sport Group. Nowadays, who would bother to manufacture and promote advanced robots? It would be better to just sell tanks, airplanes and missiles directly.
Without the need or intention, he naturally did not deliberately research any combat robots, and even if he had any, he would not have brought them to Xia Country.
"That means there is none."
Xia Xu shrugged and smiled as he turned his head to look at Walker Hausman: "Walker, isn't it more interesting to study combat robots with me than with Victor? I have brain wave control technology, top software engineers, and can provide sufficient financial support. You can do whatever you want."
"Okay... okay."
Walkerhausman trembled, a little afraid to look at Victor, but in the face of Xia Xu's persuasion, he couldn't help but nodded.
"Hey, kid, where's my admirer?"
Victor's face darkened and he said dissatisfiedly.
But given his personality, he wouldn't say bad things to you, and he wouldn't keep pestering you either.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Victor, I..."
Walkerhausman hastened to apologize.
"Forget it, you don't have to apologize. This is your freedom of choice."
Victor swung his hand with a sour face: "But I can guarantee that you will regret your choice today in the future."
After saying that, he left angrily. Apparently, after being humiliated twice in a row by Xia Xu, he no longer had the mood to hire anyone.
However, Xia Xu's impression of him has improved slightly. Although this guy is a bit arrogant and his personality is not very likable, at least he still has some character.
"I can't guarantee the future, but I can at least guarantee that you won't regret your choice now."
After watching Victor leave with a silent smile, Xia Xu looked at Walker with a smile.