Chapter 349: The True Purpose of the Robot
Chen Chen has not yet found a suitable way to express the difference between his perception and Xingchen, and Xingchen continues to explain his design endlessly.
"Then, there's the introduction of the functional aspect, first of all, the overall computing power.
"Because now we design our own chips and let Intel OEM produce them, it will take at least three months, so we will use the existing processors for the time being.
"Considering that this robot, although it is a mobile terminal, when the network is not good, it may also need to use local computing power to solve the problem, and it must have considerable local computing power.
"But a robot must work on batteries, so the power consumption of the local processor must be limited.
"Under such a premise, I designed two sets of computing systems, one ARM core system, and the overall power consumption is very low, not much higher than a mobile phone.
"This computing system is used to maintain the computing power required for basic functions such as body movement, intelligent response, sound and image playback and recording.
"The other set is based on the server E5 2600V6 series processor, which can support up to 32 cores and 64 threads.
However, because of the huge power consumption of this computing system, it is usually completely dormant, and only when local computing is necessary, it is temporarily activated, and it continues to sleep when it is used up.
"But this is a temporary solution now, I have designed a spare processor platform, and I will hand it over to Intel for production in a while, and just replace it directly after shipment.
"Then, in order to maximize the range, I used an improved version of the battery that had been designed before, and specially designed a king-size one.
"But due to the limitations of size and weight, even such a battery still cannot sustain the robot for a whole day.
"I had to design a fast charging system, which can be plugged in and charged at any time when there is a power source nearby, and the plug can be extended up to 10 meters away.
"Then there is the extra feature, each of the robot's robotic arms, with a knuckle at the very tip, can be opened.
"There are electric screwdrivers of different specifications, flashlights and various types of charger interfaces, as well as high-definition video and audio output interfaces.
"All the electronic devices can be connected directly via a data cable and can be controlled directly, without having to manually press the keyboard and buttons.
"All types of SIM cards can be inserted, calls can be made directly, and audio recordings can be recorded at any time.
"Overall, it has all the functions of electronic devices such as mobile phones, computers, and game consoles, and comes with a multi-functional automatic toolbox.
"When necessary, other attachments can be attached to the top of the robotic arm to drive any type of vehicle and use any type of human weaponry.
"There is absolutely no problem with flying planes and tanks!"
Looking at Xingchen's expression, Chen Chen couldn't help but ask, "Xingchen...... Why did you design your body like this? ”
Xingchen said as a matter of course: "According to the current level of science and technology on the earth, there are only a few forms of robots that are most suitable, such as the tracked type of tank armored vehicles, the wheeled type of cars, and the bionic type that simulates the posture of animals.
"In particular, the insect form in the animal form, such as the spider form, is more practical.
"Different forms of robots have different adaptation scenarios. My design is a combination of wheeled and insect forms, which complement each other, one to move quickly and the other to deal with obstacles. ”
Listening to Xingchen's words, Qingkong immediately nodded, indicating that he agreed with Xingchen's point of view.
Chen Chen held his forehead with his hand and said helplessly: "Xingchen, that's the case, I asked you to design your body, in fact, there is a very important reason.
"You remember, right? After the start of school, Xingchen you are going to start classes at Donghua University. Lately I've been thinking about how to make you play.
"Yesterday, Sikong Yue reminded me that I could use 3D projection, and I thought it was okay at the time, but after I came back, I thought about it and felt that there were still some problems.
"In my opinion, 3D projection is only suitable for large public classes, not for direct communication with students in the laboratory.
"Then I thought from the condition of my own body, if I gave you two a body with a realistic human appearance, wouldn't I be able to take students directly? And the problem of lecturing was solved.
"So, the bodies of the two of you, at the very least, should be humanoid, and preferably, exactly like the avatars of the two of you now.
"As a result, you got a metal spider for me to come out now, and let her go on stage to give a lecture, it's too weird!"
After listening to Chen Chen's words, Qingkong's expression was obviously a little puzzled, while Xingchen shook his head more directly and explained:
"With the current level of science and technology on the earth, being a humanoid robot can only be flashy.
"And my design is the most practical, and it is no problem to use it for lectures, and the robotic arm can use any tool."
Chen Chen paused slightly, and even used the auxiliary logic analysis of the image crystal, and then organized a paragraph:
"I know, Xingchen and Qingkong, you are a completely different life form from humans, so your way of thinking is also different from humans.
"It's in your nature to look at things rationally, so when you design your body, you choose the most functionally optimized design.
"However, there is a purpose in doing things, and the most important purpose of this thing is not to optimize the function, but to have an appearance that conforms to the aesthetics of ordinary human beings, and then let ordinary people accept your existence more naturally.
"That's great, I don't need any great utility from the two of you at the moment, the real universal robot is already in my plan, and it will start to be implemented soon.
"So this time, your body design must be a humanoid machine, and the more similar it is to the two of you now, the better, the cuter the better.
"In other words, you need to design two beautiful girl robots now, not such a metal monster.
"It was originally a beautiful girl's intelligent assistant, but now it's a metal spider that will scare fans away!"
After listening to Chen Chen's explanation, Xingchen basically understood what Chen Chen meant, but he still said with some reluctance:
"Chenchen...... Are you sure...... Do you want to make it completely impractical.,The so-called beautiful girl look? ”
Chen Chen nodded as a matter of course: "That's right, Xingchen, you can start making design drawings now, the first goal is to be cute!" The second goal is to be realistic.
"The features that were previously designed could be retained, but the appearance had to be redone.
"You can use all the improved technologies that have been sorted out recently, you don't have to worry about the cost, anyway, just do the bodies of you and Qingkong, at most leave a few spare machines, not bad for the money."
After listening to Chen Chen's words, Xingchen still looked entangled, hesitated for a while, and couldn't help but say:
"Then I keep the appearance of a human beautiful girl, but under the soles of my feet, can I add a few wheels? If you keep walking with your feet up, it's a waste of energy. ”
"Uh...... This ......" Chen Chen instinctively wanted to object, but immediately suppressed his voice, thought for a while, and said:
"I thought about it a little bit and I thought it was a feasible idea, but you couldn't just turn your feet into wheels, you had to make them look like shoes.
"Take off your shoes, it's a normal human foot, and when you put on your shoes, you have wheels under your feet, similar to roller skates."