Rebirth in 1960, My Industrial Age

Chapter 358 Father Plays Match for Son

"How was the test?"

After Zhou Fengnian came back, he asked about the project testing.

After his mechanical ability reached level ten, he divided the scientific research team within the Robotics Institute into three groups. In addition to instructing the other two groups to develop industrial robots and special engineering robots.

He also worked on some gadgets himself.

For example, the Spider-1 intelligence robot currently being tested is a military war robot that integrates intelligence gathering and self-destruction to kill the enemy.

The original ideal design was half the size of a palm, and only five centimeters long; but due to energy issues, it can now only be made into a small robot with a maximum length of eighteen centimeters.

"Director, the test is almost complete. It is beyond our expectation. We have simulated various venues, but the spider robot's ability to move is really amazing to us.
Not only did it overcome all the obstacles, but it also made very little noise. As long as we disguise it well, it can definitely be put into practical use."

The deputy team leader is Liu Qingfeng, a level 5 engineer. After being assigned to the Robotics Research Institute, Zhou Fengnian examined his knowledge.

After discovering that he had a solid knowledge base and was very interested in military special robots, Zhou Fengnian promoted him to deputy team leader of Group 3.

Now that Zhou Fengnian is away, he is responsible for the research and development progress of Group 3.

"The robot's intelligence level is still not high, and it still needs human-machine collaboration to function perfectly. And energy is also a problem. With such a small battery, it can only function for about 80 minutes."

Liu Qingfeng reported a lot to Zhou Fengnian, with many advantages, especially the mechanical movement ability, which really amazed him.

He had done some research on robots, but he didn't expect Zhou Fengnian to be able to develop such excellent mechanical movement capabilities, which made Liu Qingfeng a little unbelievable when he tested it.

But the fact is right in front of him, and he has to believe it even if he doesn't want to.

But there are also many disadvantages. The biggest limitation is energy. Current batteries cannot keep robots moving for too long. The eighty minutes mentioned by Liu Qingfeng is just for movement.

If other capabilities are deployed, such as monitoring information, infrared sensing scanning, positioning transmission, etc., the duration will be compressed to less than sixty minutes.

If a self-destruct bomb with a killing radius of about ten meters is installed, the duration of the operation will be further reduced.

Liu Qingfeng reported a lot of problems, but after listening, Zhou Fengnian quickly summarized them into two problems.

The robot's artificial intelligence is not high and requires human-machine collaborative control, but this is not particularly important. On the contrary, human-machine collaborative control can produce better results.

Another problem is that energy imposes too many constraints on robots. If the energy problem can be solved, there will be a lot of room for optimization and improvement of robots.

Liu Qingfeng could not find any fault with the robot in other aspects either. He participated in the entire process of developing and manufacturing the robot. After seeing such an exquisite mechanical transmission system, he was so excited that he couldn't sleep for several nights.

The robot has excellent obstacle-crossing capabilities. Eight flexible climbing mechanisms are enough to allow it to avoid most obstacles and even climb a slope of 60 degrees.

And even if you fall accidentally, you can get up on your own and continue the task.

“.Energy issues do need to be improved, but you can also think about other aspects of improvement and whether there are any aspects that can be optimized.”

After Zhou Fengnian finished speaking, he asked, "What's the cost?"

Liu Qingfeng quickly replied: "The cost price is 1,160 yuan, mainly because the intelligent system and conductive electronic components cost a lot."

After hearing this, Zhou Fengnian thought for a moment and said, "It's quite expensive. Wouldn't it be a loss if I exploded myself?"

"Forehead"

Liu Qingfeng was speechless for a moment, he felt that it was already very cheap; and if it was equipped with a bomb with such powerful destructive power, the profits would be huge if it succeeded.

That gun can't be used to attack the bunker, but with this robot, all the people in the bunker can be killed.

"Director, if we can increase the size of some Spider-Type 1 robots, we will definitely be able to do more."

"No, Deputy Team Leader Liu, our original intention was to make micro robots. The current size is already large, and our goal should be to make the robots smaller and smaller."

Zhou Fengnian paused for a moment and continued, "If we make the robot very large, wouldn't it be the same as Group 2? Don't forget that they are also developing special robots."

The last sentence reminded Liu Qingfeng that what their group three and group two had developed were similar, both were special robots, but they were biased towards the military aspect.

"Let's classify them carefully. Intelligence gathering and killing are divided into two categories. We should save where we can. But your suggestion is also correct. We should consider the energy issue next."

After Zhou Fengnian finished speaking, he thought for a while. He knew how to research and develop, and could lead a team to start research. But it seemed that he was not in such a hurry. He could use this opportunity to help his son.

Although Zhou Fengnian has always emphasized the independence of his children and has never given his two daughters and one son any privileges since childhood, now that his children have grown up and even his son has a son, Zhou Fengnian's thoughts have changed slightly.

There seems to be nothing wrong with providing some help within one's ability and not breaking the law. What parent wouldn't help their children?

"Deputy Team Leader Liu, which battery factory currently has the best batteries?"

"Director, the one we found is the best. They also cooperate with the research institute. It is already first-class in the country, and we also customize it."

Liu Qingfeng immediately replied that it was an important project, so how could he be perfunctory? If there was room for improvement, he would have supervised it long ago.

"Their R&D efforts are too weak and their R&D funding is low. Can we acquire a battery factory or build one ourselves to conduct R&D?"

Zhou Fengnian asked, but Liu Qingfeng shook his head and said, "Director, you have to ask Deputy Director Lu about this. I don't know."

He is just a researcher and does not participate in the institute's business affairs.

This matter involved several issues including factory sovereignty and finances. What could he, a newly promoted deputy team leader, say?

"Mingjie, go and call Deputy Director Lu over for me. I have something to ask him."

After Zhou Fengnian gave the order, Wang Mingjie quickly went out to call Deputy Director Lu, and soon the man came over.

Zhou Fengnian also asked Lu Junfeng this question. After thinking about it, Lu Junfeng said, "It's not easy to do, Director. It costs too much and our institute doesn't have enough funds.

Last year, we only allocated 10 million yuan, and apart from salaries and institute expenses, most of it was used for research and development; now we have no money left to build a factory on our own unless we get funding from above."

Speaking of asking for funding from above, Lu Junfeng couldn't help but look at Zhou Fengnian with anticipation. This matter would be best handled by Zhou Fengnian.

Given their director's status, it is very easy for them to ask for funds.

"It's not that easy. We belong to the Academy of Sciences, not the Fourth Ministry of Machine Building. We can't just brag about our department and ask for funding."

Zhou Fengnian shook his head and said, "Besides, the Academy of Sciences has so many research institutes. We only have so many because we are internationally famous. We can also build a robot production workshop. They funded it."

He knew the Academy of Sciences too well. There were too many wolves and little meat. If he wanted to make a little money, he could try, but it was unlikely that he could make a lot of money.

Whether it is acquisition or self-built battery factory, it needs the support of higher-level departments and the support of the funding department to get it done, the only thing missing is funding.

"Deputy Director Lu, if anyone is willing to support funding, but wants to share part of the research results," Zhou Fengnian didn't say too much, just a reminder, but Lu Junfeng quickly understood.

If someone is willing to pay to help them build a battery factory or to contract and acquire one, and only wants some of the research results, then it is actually feasible.

But Lu Junfeng was also smart and asked tentatively: "Director, the person you are talking about?"

"To be honest, the electrical appliance factory my son contracted recently planned to continue contracting a battery factory to develop new batteries. His factory is financially well-off."

Lu Junfeng understood halfway through the words.

"So it's Feiyang Electric Factory, Director. I've heard of it. If it can save us a lot of money and produce research results, then that would be a good thing."

The wealth of Feiyang Electric Factory has long been well-known in newspapers. It is naturally a good thing to be able to cooperate with this factory.

Lu Junfeng also knew that Zhou Fengnian wanted to promote his son, but this would also benefit their research institute. Getting half of a battery factory for no reason, what was there to disagree with?
Although science and technology are now the primary productive forces, the salaries of most front-line scientific researchers are still relatively low.

After all, there are only a few leaders like Zhou Fengnian who continuously improve the welfare of research and technical personnel, and Zhou Fengnian has the confidence to do so because he can get money.

For those who cannot get money, let alone increasing the salaries of research and technical personnel, it is a good thing that they are not reduced.

There is a saying now that those who make missiles are not as good as those who sell tea eggs. If tea eggs sell well, you can make more than 100 yuan a month. How much can those who make missiles earn?

Therefore, if someone is willing to provide funding reimbursement, he will agree absolutely; sharing research results is also natural. They provide the manpower and the other party provides the money. Isn't it fair?

"Deputy Director Lu, since you also think this is feasible, then I'll leave this matter to you?"

Zhou Fengnian smiled and said, "My identity has some issues with my position. Regardless of whether this matter succeeds or not, I will avoid it."

"Don't worry, Director. This is a win-win situation. I will definitely make it happen."

Lu Junfeng said with certainty: "When I am ready, I will go to Feiyang Electric Factory to find your son.

Your son has achieved what he has today, and I believe he is also a very outstanding and easy-going person."

"Haha, Deputy Director Lu, please stop praising that brat."

Before Zhou Fengnian finished speaking, Liu Qingfeng, who was standing by, couldn't stand this kind of commercial flattery and interrupted to ask:
"Director, Deputy Director, has our project been considered a success so far?"

If declared successful, everyone in the team will receive a bonus.

If they fail, they don't know where to start improving. The issue that needs to be improved most is energy endurance, but this won't show results in a few days or even a month or two.

Zhou Fengnian nodded and said, "It can be considered a success, Deputy Director Lu, what do you think?"

Lu Junfeng agreed and said, "I think what you are saying is right, Director."

"Then you write a note and I'll approve it. I'll give you the bonus next month."

After Zhou Fengnian finished speaking, he turned to look at Liu Qingfeng and continued, "Deputy Team Leader Liu, the bonus has been paid out in advance, but you must continue to improve on what I just said. I will come to check next month."

"Director, don't worry, I will follow you personally tomorrow."

Liu Qingfeng quickly assured that his family was a little short of money recently. Although his salary was not low, he still lacked some money to buy a house, so he was waiting for the bonus to arrive.

"lead."

Wang Mingjie suddenly walked in, leaned over to Zhou Fengnian and whispered, "Director Pan from the Wireless Communications Factory called the department and said he wants to report something to you."

Zhou Fengnian nodded after listening, and then said to Lu Junfeng: "Deputy Director Lu, let's stop here for today. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."

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At night, the pitch-black sky blocks out the moonlight.

It was already past nine o'clock when Zhou Fengnian came back. He had spent some time at the wireless communications factory and only finished now.

But the end is only the end of today, and I will be busy tomorrow.

After opening the door and returning home, Zhou Fengnian noticed that the lights were on in the living room and his wife was sitting on the sofa. He didn't know if she was asleep or not.

Zhou Fengnian walked over and patted Zhou Yan, waking her up and asked, "Why are you waiting here? Why don't you go back to your room and rest?"

"I just came back too. I just sent my parents back home. When I got home, I thought you would be back soon, so I sat in the living room for a while."

Zhou Yan stood up and said with a smile, but she didn't expect that she was so tired that she fell asleep.

"Xian Yang is staying in the hospital today. He will go to pick up his parents tomorrow. Sister Bai and I will not go."

One of them is a deputy director and the other is a deputy director. They have a lot to do every day, so it is good enough for them to take one day off.

If you take leave every day, a lot of things will definitely pile up.

Zhou Fengnian walked forward, embraced Zhou Yan and said, "Then let's go to bed early today. By the way, are our grandchildren okay?"

"Don't worry, everything is fine. You know Qing'an. Apart from being a little greedy, she is in very good health. She is planning to be discharged from the hospital today."

"Haha, it really seems like something Qing'an would do."

Zhou Fengnian smiled, and then said to Zhou Yan: "If they are discharged from the hospital tomorrow, let Xianyang come back. I have something to tell him."

"what's up?"

"I'll treat his support as a gift to my grandchildren. By the way, Linlin's teacher called me this afternoon, but I was busy at the time."

Zhou Fengnian suddenly talked about this matter. It was Wang Mingjie who reported it to him at that time. He asked Wang Mingjie to go there, but the school teacher asked him to go there again tomorrow.

Zhou Yan asked: "Why?"

"Graduation, conflict, the little girl is more impulsive than her brother in fighting. Mingjie didn't handle it well today, so he has to go again tomorrow. Yanzi, you can go then?"

I have indeed neglected taking care of my daughter recently, but Zhou Fengnian has something else to do tomorrow and cannot spare the time.

In comparison, I can only trouble Zhou Yan again and ask her to take some leave to go and have a look.

After hearing this name that she hadn't heard for a long time, Zhou Yan smiled and said, "Okay, I'll go take a look tomorrow."

(End of this chapter)