Chapter 74 Order
Although he didn't know what Duanmuhuai wanted to do, Buddy agreed to his request. I took him to the workshop and started making dolls.
"Generally speaking, there are two types of puppets made by puppet technicians, one is relatively simple, and the other is relatively complex. The simple one is mainly that the puppet master can control it through silk threads, while the complex one can perform some autonomous actions. ”
While introducing, Buddy picked up the tools and started making puppets.
"I've seen simple ones, but I'm curious about how those self-acting dolls are made."
Duanmuhuai had seen the first type of doll before. For example, Ogis's guardian doll was controlled by her with silk threads. On the contrary, it was the automatically-acting puppets that puzzled him. Although Duanmuhuai had used those puppets more than once, to be honest, he still couldn't understand the principle.
Mechanical soldiers are easier to understand. After all, they are related to machinery. There is a core circuit inside, but what about the dolls?
"Actually, apart from the relatively complex internal structure, there is not much difference."
"What about the material?"
"Well, most of them still use wood. Of course, there are also some that use steel and some special materials, but they are basically considered for special purposes."
While Buddy was answering Duanmuhuai's questions, the work under his hands did not stop. Duanmuhuai saw his hands moving "swish" on the workbench, and in the blink of an eye he carved a piece of wood into a doll's body. limbs, body. Then Buddy took out some gears, brackets, springs and other things, assembled them, and then assembled them... Well, a doll was quickly formed.
Then Buddy took out a key, inserted it into the back of the doll and turned it a few times. Then Duanmuhuai saw the doll open its eyes and slowly raise its head. Then it raised its head, looked at Buddy, and said.
"Hello, master."
Seeing the puppet in front of him wake up, Buddy nodded with satisfaction.
"Well, that's it."
"Wait for me?!"
Seeing this, Duanmuhuai finally couldn't bear it anymore.
"How is this done?"
"Is this how it is done? Didn't you see it all?"
"I just saw you stuffing a bunch of parts into this doll's body?"
"That's right, that's why I said that the automatic doll will be a little more complicated. If it is a manipulated doll, you only need to make the body limbs and assemble them."
"No...but..."
Of course Duanmuhuai knows that pure technology can sometimes do some magical things, such as wooden cows and flowing horses, and dolls that can walk automatically when they are wound up. The skills of ancient craftsmen are also very magical. But taking a step back, even if the things they create can move, they will only act repeatedly according to a certain pattern.
However, the doll Buddy made just now can not only walk and talk, but also obey commands.
This is obviously the level of a robot, right?
Where is its information processing center? Doesn’t this thing have a core? ?
"Can I see the materials?"
"Of course."
Duanmuhuai stood up and came to the workbench, carefully examining the materials one by one.
Spring...an ordinary spring.
Gears...ordinary gears.
The other parts are just pure metal parts.
He came to the newly created doll again, opened its abdomen, and saw that the gears were rotating inside, driving the spool to rotate. And Duanmuhuai took a closer look at her head - except for the parts used to control the movement of the eyeballs and the opening of the mouth to speak, there was nothing inside.
? ? ?
What the hell kind of technology is this?
Duanmu Huai was completely confused. He said that he really couldn't understand this thing... Where is the power source? Where is the information processor? Why can it follow the orders of others and still have its own judgment? Why can you speak without a sound-producing device?
Isn't this scientific?
But it's magic.
With this idea in mind, Duanmuhuai communicated with the dwarf technician again and finally solved some of the questions.
To put it simply, this kind of "fully automatic doll" can act autonomously to a certain extent, but it must be requested by the manufacturer, such as "a doll specializing in selling goods" or "a person specializing in guarding" "Puppet", a puppet like this will carry out certain autonomous actions within the scope of its own responsibilities.
But if you ask them to dance or cook, they will say "they are not equipped with this function." As for the topic of "letting the dolls have their own hearts", Buddy gave Duanmu Huai some explanations. Simply put, among puppet masters, this is indeed a topic worthy of attention, just like there are always people studying robots in order to create robots that are like humans.
But for now, there are only two possible methods.
One is to steal other people's souls and stuff them into dolls. Of course, this is actually equivalent to turning people into dolls. Although such a doll can be controlled, most people obviously will not choose this method. On the one hand, this goes against moral ethics, and on the other hand, this method is prone to problems.
The other one is simpler. To put it bluntly, it is... becoming a spirit.
Yes, if a doll in this world is used for a long enough time, it will slowly increase and awaken its self-awareness, and finally turn into a doll with an inner and complete self-awareness. But it almost takes a hundred years to start, and it also requires the doll to have a good environment. Otherwise, even if you finish making a doll and throw it in a box for hundreds of years, it will not change.
Duanmuhuai finally gave up on understanding the puppet-making skills, but looking at the puppets made by Buddy, Duanmuhuai's heart suddenly moved.
"Now that you can make moving dolls, what about animals?"
"Of course."
"Then.........can you build me a mount?"
"Mount??"
Hearing Duanmuhuai's request, Buddy was stunned for a moment, then he looked Duanmuhuai up and down, and then showed an expression of sudden realization.
"You mean..."
"Yes, a mount that I can ride on."
Now that the other party saw it, Duanmuhuai didn't hide it. He really needs a mount now. Although the previous two-wheeled automatic car can also run, it is based on the proportions of a normal person. When Duanmu Huai sat on it, it felt just like an adult riding a children's bicycle. It was much more awkward, so he gave up after riding it only once.
But now seeing that Buddy can make dolls, and thinking about the running mechanical dog he saw in the doll area before, Duanmu Huai suddenly had an inspiration.
Indeed, with my size, it would be difficult to find a mount.
But...he can do it himself! !
Well, of course, Duanmuhuai can't make it, but he can customize it!
According to Meludi, Buddy is the most skilled puppet craftsman in the puppet area, so it shouldn't be difficult to make such a mount, right?
"Hmm..."
Buddy crossed his hands and looked at Duanmuhuai carefully.
"It's not impossible, but I'll make useless stuff for you..."
"Money is no object."
Duanmu Huai seemed very calm. After all, the archbishop rewarded him with a large sum of money and he had nowhere to spend it. If this can make a war horse that can match my size, it will be worth it!
"Okay!!"
Hearing this, Buddy also clapped his hands vigorously.
"This is my first time accepting this kind of commission. Do you have any requirements?"
"It needs to be fast, flexible, and strong... and it needs to look good."
"Good-looking?"
"Yes, appearance is very important."
Duanmuhuai doesn't expect to change his appearance, so he can only work on his mount. You can make a unicorn or a Pegasus, at least it looks like that, right?
I have to say that Buddy was a little surprised when he heard Duanmuhuai's request, but he still nodded.
"No problem! Keep it with me!"
"Then it's up to you."
Hearing Buddy's answer, Duanmuhuai also breathed a sigh of relief.
It can be considered as something gained.
(End of chapter)