Chapter 2 Scarcity of Supplies
After a brief inspection, Su Wu carefully installed the three upgraded robotic arms on a robot leaning against the wall.
That robot.
There is no head, just a torso and legs simply pieced together with metal brackets and steel plates.
Said it was a robot. In reality, it's a poorly made model.
After installing three heavy robotic arms.
It even seemed to be trembling slightly. It looks like it only takes a little prodding with your finger to bring it down.
"Just make do with it."
It was found that the robot did not fall apart. Su Wu was actually quite satisfied. After all, it’s to save money, and similar things are no longer available on the market. This model was something he made by hand piece by piece a few days ago.
Don't have any expectations at all in terms of quality.
[Fake and shoddy engineering robots. 】
[Fitness: 40%. 】
[Evaluation: This is an immovable simulation model. Although it has a qualified robotic arm, it is still unable to undertake any engineering work. 】
[Upgrade direction: General light engineering robot (15 survival points). 】
The degree of fit is 40%. Calculated as a percentage, it is still far from qualified.
But everything must be compared. Before the three upgraded robotic arms were installed, its fit was only 1%, a difference of 40 times. The number of survival points required for upgrading has reached an unattainable three-digit number.
Now it has been reduced to a level where only 15 survival points are needed to upgrade. Already extremely remarkable.
It also fully shows that Su Wu’s route of upgrading the three robotic arms first and prioritizing the fit is quite correct.
only.
15 survival points is still a bit high for Su Wu.
After a moment of concentration, Su Wu focused his attention on the line of fit.
More detailed information immediately popped up on the panel.
Shows 100kg of missing material.
It's a small thing. With a budget of several million, Su Wu, who had been collecting rags for half a month, was most in need of various common raw materials.
I went out and picked in the yard for a while.
Su Wu dragged a cart of scrap steel bars and wires, plus a few electronic boards, and piled them next to the robot.
Looking at it again this time, the fit has increased to 55%.
The survival points required to upgrade have been reduced by 3 points.
Su Wu knew that this was the limit of what he could save at present. So he no longer hesitated and officially upgraded the robot.
After the glory.
All the materials and models piled on the ground disappeared.
Instead, there is an engineering robot about two meters tall, covered with silver-white metal, equipped with three precision robotic arms, and full of technological beauty.
"Use local materials to make an M3 screw."
Su Wu tried to issue an order.
The engineering robot in front of him responded with a beep. Use the high-frequency oscillating cutting knife on the robotic arm to cut off a small piece of the discarded angle iron that fell not far away. Then the almighty skillful hand picks up the cut scrap iron, uses magnetic force to suspend it in mid-air, and then uses the high-energy smelting laser emitter on the other robotic arm to emit a deep red beam of light on it to carve it. Think carefully.
After more than ten seconds, a standard screw gradually took shape.
Seeing the smooth operation of the engineering robot, Su Wu nodded slightly.
Quite satisfied.
Regardless of efficiency and material quality.
With the performance of this engineering robot, it can basically manufacture most industrial parts and complete welding and assembly work.
It is equivalent to having the functions of a machine tool and an assembly workshop.
"You will be liberated from now on."
"I no longer have to do it myself."
Recalling the experience of rubbing the robot model with his hands a few days ago, Su Wu still feels a slight pain in his fingers. For someone who is not good at manual work. Even assembling a simple robot model is an extremely arduous project. Su Wu really didn't want to experience the same thing again.
The tested engineering robot functions as expected.
Su Wu excitedly opened his laptop and pulled out a design drawing of a drilling rig and geothermal generator that had been prepared long ago.
This is the next piece of equipment he needs to build.
Construction of the shelter actually began.
The first prerequisite is to have sufficient and stable power.
In this regard, it is not very reliable to rely on the outside world.
As early as half a month ago.
The federal government has imposed strict restrictions on residential and commercial electricity use. Electricity supply for civilian use is limited, and each household’s monthly share is not enough to run an air conditioner. Although commercial electricity is not limited, the price of electricity has increased tenfold. There are also extremely high requirements for qualifications. Based on Su Wu's current conditions, it is basically impossible to successfully apply.
And if you generate your own electricity.
Check out the 16-9 book bar and see the correct version!
The lowest cost is the diesel engine motor.
But diesel and gasoline are now also controlled items.
Individual purchases cannot be made by private individuals. Even if you drive there to refuel, with the same car and the same driver's license, non-registered personnel can only fill up the tank twice a month.
With such a small weight, it is difficult to even travel normally. Not to mention using it to generate electricity.
Wind power, hydropower, and solar power either require huge investment or have limited power generation capacity.
And in the apocalyptic environment, it is not very stable.
Do the math.
Su Wu found that in the end, a geothermal generator met the requirements best.
But it’s still the same sentence.
Material control is now available.
Relatively high-end equipment such as geothermal generators cannot be purchased even if you have money.
You can buy a drilling rig. But the price has soared hundreds of times higher than usual. All the money left in Su Wu's hands was not even a fraction.
The only possible way.
Only make it yourself.
This is why Su Wu has been struggling for so long and has only started construction now.
Without an engineering robot that can replace machine tools and processing equipment, everything is just a delusion.
Transfer design drawings to engineering robots.
Send it to work in the yard.
Su Wu adjusted a comfortable posture and leaned back on the chair. He looked at the progress bar on the laptop screen, which was transmitted by the engineering robot, and was rushing to the destination. The material was being cut, and he felt an indescribable feeling of comfort in his heart. and lightness.
Ever since I learned from the Doomsday Survival System half a month ago that I was going to face the end of the world in the near future.
God knows how he got here step by step.
While feeling anxious and uneasy, I kept sifting through suitable shelter addresses. Collect materials and build relationships to build a shelter.
Every minute and every second was extremely painful.
I am afraid that because I make a mistake in a certain link, I will waste too much time and fall short in the end.
And now.
This sense of urgency finally disappeared with the emergence of the first fully automatic engineering robot.
The professional capabilities and efficiency of engineering robots are not something that an ordinary person can match.
Even if it’s late at night when you’re sleeping.
The robot can also work stably without sleep.
There is no need to worry about any accidents in the process.
(End of chapter)