Although it turned out to be four wheels instead of the legs as everyone imagined, the perfect upper body still fascinated everyone. With its steel silhouette, long elegant arms, and, well, a disproportionately large head, the current mecha is more like an unmodified experiment.
But the ten mechas at the moment are really experimental subjects. Technology is a stage of accumulation, and it is impossible to say that a perfect individual will emerge all at once. They are all formed through continuous experiments, summarizing experience, and continuous optimization. Of course, the original design goals are still there, and it will evolve towards a true mecha in the future.
The chassis of the mecha is 70 centimeters high, and there is a groove on it, just enough for a person in a space suit to sit in; above it is a body and head that are 1.5 meters high. Between the body and the chassis, it is supported by a slewing bearing about half a meter in diameter. Overall, this is a mecha, no doubt about it! But this mecha is very primitive, really primitive. If there's anything that catches people's eyes, it's the design of the arms and head. Everything else is rough, a rough mess.
But no matter what others think, No. 1 walked forward naturally, the two huge mechanical arms drooped, and opened its 30 centimeter-long big hands to gently hold No. 1 into the groove; but this groove should be called more for the cockpit. A huge artificial glass cover slowly closed the cockpit, and then the gloves on No. 1's hands automatically fell off and were automatically placed in the storage cabinet by the small manipulator in the cockpit.
Then a pair of gloves connected to the circuit were brought to No. 1's hands and perfectly integrated with the spacesuit.
In addition, No. 1's helmet was removed by the robot, and a new helmet, also connected to cables, landed and was placed on No. 1's head.
Everyone looked at everything in front of them breathlessly. Although the mecha is primitive, primitive can even be said to be ugly. But this does not prevent everyone from thinking about the glorious future of mechas in the future. Whether it is science fiction or scientific research, mechas are one of the cutting-edge technologies that humans must develop in the future. The difference is that in science fiction, mechas are often used as top combat tools; in scientific research, mechas are compared to the most perfect working machines and extensions of human body functions, and can become an alternative space suit. The specific functions and applications will depend on future development.
"No. 1, No. 1, how do you feel? Are you feeling uncomfortable? Please answer." Next to him, the artificial intelligence research team of Gaoshou Company was also busy nervously. Although the ground test is complete, there is no guarantee that it will still be the same in the harsh environment of space. You know, the current surface temperature of the moon is as high as more than 100 degrees; and at night it is more than minus 170 degrees. This is an extremely serious challenge to scientific research. The environment here is harsher than the Antarctic at night.
"I'm fine. There are no problems with temperature or breathing. All instruments are being checked... There is no problem with the motion sensor, the infrared measurement device is normal, the electronic pressure sensor device is normal, and the physical pressure sensor device is normal. Normal, the computer system is working normally, the total power supply is 99.97%, and it meets safety standards..."
Number 1 constantly reports various numbers, while the team of intelligent experts keeps recording. Within ten minutes, No. 1 had completed more than 80 inspections and found no problems.
"Start now. The goal is to open the No. 1 box of photovoltaic panels and complete the assembly." An old expert in intelligence research did not raise his head.
"Received!"
The four tires started slowly, moving forward at the speed of ordinary people walking, and reached a box with an abstract sun logo painted on the outer shell. With its two-meter-five-meter arms stretched out flexibly, No. 1 continued to operate virtually. Through the 3D environment simulation in the helmet, he seemed to have transformed into the robot in front of him, with his arms and hands working together.
This is a very wonderful feeling, forgetting the body and the environment; No. 1 seems to feel that he is the robot in front of him, this feeling is very good; as if he is walking on the moon without wearing a space suit. However, due to technical issues, only the head and arms can now move flexibly, while the body can only rotate horizontally through simple slewing bearings.
Under the operation of No. 1, the mechanical arms seemed to turn into real hands. The one-meter-square solar photovoltaic cell box was easily opened within ten seconds, and then the photovoltaic cells were easily spread out and screws were inserted into it. Then the tip of the index finger of his right hand suddenly protruded, and it turned out to be an electric wrench.
This kind of work is very fast. In the past, it took two people to work together to assemble such a photovoltaic panel in space, and it took about an hour. But now, using robots or mechas, it takes only ten minutes to assemble a photovoltaic panel covering an area of more than ten square meters. Efficiency has improved too much.
"What a good thing! It's just too little!" Mu Xinghai sighed, but he expressed everyone's feelings. Yes, too few, only ten! This feels like a drop in the bucket for building a real space base.
"Hey, hey, hey, Captain Mu, don't talk nonsense. These ten treasures are already the entire output of the laboratory. You know, these are just elementary mechas and can only be used for experimental testing. Yes. If you want to go into real mass production, you have to wait until you can walk on two legs. And this is an experimental product that cost tens of billions of dollars!" At this time, the intelligence expert group was dissatisfied. We have tried our best, but you are still not satisfied. Do you think these are bricks? You can have as many as you want!
"Oh, that's not what I meant." Mu Xinghai quickly rolled his eyes and apologized. These old experts don't dare to mess with them. They are all babies. The person now is the first group of veterans who followed Zhang Jingyuan's mentor Xiang Yundong to the Master Company, a true veteran figure.
"Forget it, let's not argue with you kid. In ten years at most, we will be able to produce real mechas, just like those in cartoons or science fiction movies. Before that, we need to continue testing , Collect data. Without the accumulation of data and experience, science cannot be said to be progress. At most, it is the combination of theory and practice that is the true and correct way of science.”
The old expert was arrogant and said that he couldn't have the knowledge of a "baby", but he gave Mu Xinghai a subtle education. Mu Xinghai rolled his eyes fiercely. Fortunately, everyone couldn't see clearly the faces behind them through radiation masks.
"Okay, the test is over, no problem. Everyone can operate your baby. But remember, everyone only has three hours of operation time. The device that reads brain waves has just been developed, and there is a certain limit Long-term exposure to radiation, etc., will cause unknown effects on the brain. The specific situation has not yet been determined. To be on the safe side, if you suffer from mental insufficiency, dizziness or brain swelling, or if it lasts for 3 hours, change someone immediately.”
With the support of mechas, everyone has now assembled those small construction machinery, and then started assembling some other operating machinery. All the machines are very delicate, but powerful and versatile. This is a technology completely developed for space. Of course, in accordance with the usual behavior of Gaoshou Company, these technologies are also kept confidential and developed independently. Only non-critical housing components, etc., will be ordered at the mother nest factory. The only regret is that due to cost and other reasons, the number of these machines is not large.