#293 - Chapter 293 Don’t Be Too Dark
"They look like a group of well-trained spider soldiers," said Wu Shengrong from Lu Zhengsi.
"That's right, they appear disorganized, but in reality, they cooperate perfectly. They scatter to scout when there are no enemies, and quickly gather when they encounter them, using numbers to overwhelm. If we relied on humans to command them, it would be impossible to achieve such high efficiency and precision," said Zongzhen Yue.
There's really no comparison here.
How can human reaction speed and computing power compare to a computer?
Besides, there are reaction delays and comprehension deviations when humans transmit instructions to each other. Most importantly, humans have too much freedom and subjective initiative, and these factors greatly hinder efficient teamwork.
Why else would communication instructions between robots be so simple? The purpose is for efficiency.
It's like ants. Each individual ant doesn't need too complex thinking ability or subjective initiative. They just need to complete their assigned scouting tasks and pass the information to other ants they encounter, and they don't need to worry about the rest. If every ant thought too much, the entire ant colony would probably fall apart.
And the efficiency of simulated spider robots is definitely much stronger than these ants and cockroaches. Because they can communicate wirelessly, sharing information at the speed of light. This is something that creatures in nature simply cannot do, so their maneuverability is naturally more efficient than these creatures.
"I have another question. These robots need to be charged, right? Where does the energy come from?" asked Tian Huamao, Director of the Energy Department.
"Oh, it's like this. Every 10,000 robots are equipped with 10 charging cabinets. Robots with insufficient energy will automatically return to the cabinets to charge," Yan Zhengping explained.
"Then where does the energy for the charging cabinets come from?" Tian Huamao continued to ask.
"Crystal cores. There is a special space on the cabinets for placing crystal cores. Just add more when the crystal cores are insufficient," Yan Zhengping explained.
Tian Huamao nodded, indicating he understood.
Their Energy Department had already begun researching the technology of extracting energy from crystal cores some time ago, but unfortunately, there has been no progress so far.
Because so far, the only energy sources that humans have mastered and can use efficiently are electrical energy and some fossil energy. Fossil energy is mainly used by burning it.
And the essence of crystal cores is biological energy.
Humans, so far, have not conducted in-depth research in related fields. As for the extraction, storage, and conversion of biological energy, they know nothing.
"I think we can now confirm that swarm tactics using swarm against swarm are feasible. If we use force against Ulan, this kind of robot legion is definitely the best choice," said Suo Tonghua.
"I agree."
"I agree."
The collective combat capability of the simulated spider robots has been unanimously recognized by the council members in this practical exercise. Even Liu Feiying and He Jinghui, who had been constantly opposing Yan Zhengping during this period, did not raise any objections on this matter, which shows how high everyone's recognition of this robot is.
"Councilor Yan, what is the purchase price of one of these simulated spider robots?" asked Baili Ji.
"Speaker Baili, we don't purchase them individually," Yan Zhengping replied.
"Then...?" Baili Ji asked.
"Every 10,000 robots are a unit, and we order them in such units," Yan Zhengping explained.
"What?"
"That's too domineering, isn't it?"
"Who can afford that?"
......
Yan Zhengping's answer made the councilors restless.
Everyone had actually estimated a price in their minds, and each had an expected price range.
The prices estimated by each person may be different, but the order of magnitude was roughly the same. Conservatively speaking, it must be in the order of tens of millions of crystal cores.
If they were purchased in units of 10,000, the council would not be able to afford it. It is possible that the fines collected from the Huatong Chamber of Commerce would not be enough to buy one unit.
This is also the reason why the councilors were shocked and dissatisfied.
"Everyone, don't be so excited, let me finish," Yan Zhengping stroked his hand, signaling everyone to calm down.
"Robot cooperative combat requires the control of the main brain, and also requires charging cabinets for charging. And if the number of single purchases is too small, it cannot be equipped," Yan Zhengping explained.
"I see."
The councilors nodded, indicating their understanding.
"Then what is the purchase price of one unit?" asked Chen Guanxuan from the Finance Department.
"4 million crystal cores," Yan Zhengping replied.
"What? 4 million?" Chen Guanxuan was shocked when he heard the price.
"So cheap?"
"Impossible, right?"
"Old Yan, did you remember it wrong?"
Many people also began to ask.
"That's right, it's 4 million," Yan Zhengping affirmed again.
"Are there any other conditions?" Chen Guanxuan asked.
"There are no other conditions," Yan Zhengping replied.
Okay, Yan Zhengping doubled the price, but everyone still thought it was very cheap. He originally wanted to raise the price fiercely, but thinking about it, it was almost enough, and he couldn't be too greedy.
Dongfang Chen has production costs and maintenance costs, so he quoted 2 million. He doesn't do anything, and earns 2 million directly with empty hands, which is also good.
