In fact, the so-called cyborg, that is, the combination of man and machine, is not a science fiction concept.

As early as more than ten years ago, in 2002, Kevin Warwick, a famous British cybernetic expert, implanted a chip into his body through a bold experiment and became "the world's first cyborg".

With simple mind control, he is able to control simple networked devices, as well as a prosthetic hand in the laboratory, and everything else that is unbelievable to those who don't know the truth.

As for the principle of this device, it is similar to the neural access technology used by Lu Zhou, except that instead of collecting nerve signals from spinal nerves, he directly collects nerve action potential signals from the cerebral cortex...... This signal is generated when a person just wants to move a limb, but doesn't.

Therefore, what Star Technology is doing is not the world's first experiment on "cyborg".

The model of collecting neural signals and processing them by computer chips to feed the modulated and demodulated electrical signals directly back to the mechanical parts of the electric drive has always been a classic problem in the field of cybernetics.

Kevin Warwick even once predicted that if cybernetics were to be further developed, it would use infrared radar to help blind people "see", ultrasound to make deaf people "hear" sounds, and simple electrically driven machinery to enable people with disabilities to stand up from wheelchairs...... Eventually, humans will be freed from the hardships of flesh and blood, complete the union with machines, and become higher beings than primates.

Professor Kevin Warwick's research continues, and he has donated his body to his own research, implanting a silicon-based chip and more than 100 electrodes into his nervous system.

For now, this does not seem to have any side effects on his life, but it remains to be seen what the future holds.

In any case, there is no doubt that the operation that happened to Li Gaoliang was a success.

In the second week after the operation, Li Gaoliang was finally able to get out of bed and move slightly with the help of the nurse.

Not only that, but with the assistance of electric drive machinery, I can now support myself because I couldn't freely urinate and urinate because of paralysis of the lower limbs......

Overall, the rehabilitation process is proceeding quite smoothly.

In the third week after the operation, Lu Zhou visited the General Hospital of Jinling Military Region again, and saw Li Gaoliang in the rehabilitation room, who was trying to walk alone with two parallel bars.

Walking to the side of the rehabilitation equipment, Lu Zhou looked at him who was standing up straight, and said with concern.

"How do you feel now? How's your body recovering? ”

"It's okay, except for a little incongruity, there is basically no problem," Speaking of this, Li Gaoliang's tone couldn't help but bring a hint of emotion, "To be honest, when I saw the diagnosis certificate, my first thought at that time was that this life was over, and I didn't expect that there would be a chance to stand up...... I don't know how to thank you enough. ”

"You don't have to thank me, if you have to thank something, just thank you for the progress of medical technology," Lu Zhou quipped.

Li Gaoliang smiled embarrassedly.

After a moment's hesitation, he suddenly asked.

"By the way, I want to ask you something, I don't know if it's inconvenient."

Lu Zhou: "Say it." ”

"I can walk now standing here, doesn't that mean...... What kind of clinical trials have been passed for this surgery, and other paralyzed people will have a chance to get back on their feet in the future? ”

When he said this, Li Gaoliang's tone trembled slightly with excitement.

He thought of his comrades who were paralyzed in bed.

If this technology is really so awesome that it can make him stand up again even with spinal nerve damage, then ......

Looking at the excited expression on his face, Lu Zhou probably guessed what he was thinking, and was silent for a while before speaking.

"If you have just been injured, you can indeed give it a try, but I must remind you that in your case, the success rate of the operation is less than 10%, and even the doctor who operated on you can't help but praise it, it is a miracle that it has gone so well."

After a pause, Lu Zhou continued, "Moreover, don't be too happy, it remains to be seen whether this technology can be stable. If you find a problem, I'm afraid that you still have to suffer. ”

Lu Zhou's words were like a basin of cold water poured on Li Gaoliang's head, calming him down.

After recognizing the reality, Li Gaoliang said a little lonely.

“…… I'll cooperate with your tests. ”

Lu Zhou didn't continue on this topic, and said in a soothing tone: "Let's put aside the experiment for now, the important thing for you now is to familiarize yourself with this set of equipment on your body as soon as possible." ”

"I understand...... Li Gao nodded his head, and suddenly an inexplicable thought popped up in his head, and he said on a whim, "By the way, you say, can you replace other parts of your body with that electric drive titanium alloy mechanical skeleton?" ”

Lu Zhou: "Theoretically, yes, but I don't recommend you to do it. With the current state of the art, every experiment is very risky. It's a miracle to be able to equip you with these two titanium legs, and instead of expecting a miracle to happen, it's better to cherish this thing on your leg and don't break it. ”

And the most critical point Lu Zhou did not say.

Everyone's physical condition is different, and this kind of neural access device is difficult to achieve standardized production, and can only be customized for each person individually.

On the surface, it seems that it is only a matter of one operation, but in fact, before the operation begins, the Jinling Institute for Advanced Study has held several special meetings to discuss the technical details of this device.

With the cost of the whole set of equipment, even if the Bureau of Science and Industry is willing to bear part of the cost for this technology, it is impossible to equip every soldier with this expensive equipment.

Li Gaoliang said seriously: "...... I'll take notice. ”

Lu Zhou nodded: "Well, then let's do a good rehabilitation exercise, I'm almost going back to the research institute to deal with some things, so I won't look at you here." ”

After speaking, Lu Zhou turned around and prepared to leave.

At this moment, Li Gaoliang's voice suddenly came from behind and stopped him.

"Wait a minute—"

Lu Zhou stopped and turned back and asked, "What's wrong?" ”

Li Gaoliang was silent for a while and said, "...... When do I go through the discharge process? ”

Although his heart was full of reluctance, with his current condition, he could no longer stay in the 4th battalion.

However, Lu Zhou glanced at him inexplicably.

"Discharged? Why should you be discharged from the army? ”

The moment he heard this, Li Gaoliang's expression was stunned.

Soon, a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes, as well as a hint of incredible surprise.

Swallowing and smearing, he spoke in a trembling voice.

"What do you mean...... If I'm like this, do I still have a chance to return to the army? ”

"Don't you want revenge?"

Looking at Li Gaoliang, whose pupils were slightly constricted, Lu Zhou smiled faintly, reached out and patted him on the shoulder.

"There's going to be a chance."

……

Time passed day by day, and soon it was June.

During this period, Lu Zhou asked Wang Peng about the investigation of the attack, but he heard that the progress of the investigation did not seem to be particularly smooth.

At present, it can only be determined that the opposing group is located in the Sanzhi area where Turkey, Syria and Iraq meet, but it is itself in a war-torn area, and there are so many armed groups and mercenaries that it is difficult to locate the true identity of the attackers.

And, most crucially, it seems that no group intends to claim to be sophisticated about the attack.

As for the kind of thing that recognizes the organization behind the deceased from the "tattoo" or "brand" on the deceased, it can only happen in the movie. If they didn't intend to identify themselves, it would be impossible to leave any evidence on them that could trace their identities, and even the weapons were produced by the kind of black workshops of unknown origin.

So far, there is only one thing that the intelligence services can be sure of, and that is that the black hand behind this attack is not small.

After all, from the Middle East to the Gurbantunggut Desert, it spans almost the entire Central Asian region.

Allowing 12 well-trained and heavily armed militants to cross so many borders and reach the Chinese border is itself a difficult task.

Looking at the entire international community, there are probably only two countries that can do this......

The matter of the Tinder Project is put aside for the time being.

As the time gradually entered the hot June, the Academy of Sciences and the Academy of Engineering successively announced the results of the primary election of academicians on their official websites.

As expected, Lu Zhou's name was on the primary lists of the two houses without any suspense.

After this news was released, it caused quite a stir, and the voice of the discussion even swiped the screen in the BBS of major universities, and the topic was hot for a while.

Interestingly, though, even if someone who just happened to lemon said a few sour words in their post, almost no one questioned the result.

After all, with the weight of the Nobel Prize and the Fields Medal, plus the achievements of controlled fusion and electric propulsion systems, let alone academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, even if they are included in the Hall of Fame that has influenced the world's outstanding figures, there is no problem at all.

If it weren't for the fact that the last co-optation coincided with the "Pangudui" controllable fusion project being at the most critical stage, Lu Zhou, who served as the chief designer, had no intention of running.

Otherwise, there would be no need to be elected this year, he would already be an academician......