Manufacturing Empire in the Valley

Chapter 719 Shocking Advanced Ideas

Watson was by Niu Xiaoqiang's side, and whenever Niu Xiaoqiang made an introduction, he always exclaimed, especially for the fact that the Asian Machinery Factory was able to build cars, Watson was very surprised and shocked.

The Asian Machinery Factory was just a medium-sized factory located in a valley, and there was a huge gap with the car factory he had imagined. No wonder he was shocked.

While shocked, Watson also showed surprise.

The reason why Watson proposed to visit the Asian Machinery Factory was actually for a purpose.He mainly wanted to examine Niu Xiaoqiang's technical strength so that he could plan for the artificial intelligence project.

In order to find out Niu Xiaoqiang's strength in manufacturing, Watson always took advantage of the gap to ask questions about Niu Xiaoqiang's participation in production work.

Niu Xiaoqiang didn't think of Watson's intention at all, so he told the truth. When he said that he could make and process car engines by hand, Watson seemed a little disbelieving after being shocked, and asked Niu Xiaoqiang to demonstrate on the spot.

Niu Xiaoqiang looked at him curiously: "Professor, why did you ask me to show my ability to make engines by hand?"

Watson lowered his voice and said: "Aren't we planning to carry out research on artificial intelligence? I don't worry too much about software, because I am a master myself. Although your technical level is still lacking for the time being, as long as you study in the United States for a while , the ability in programming will definitely improve rapidly, and what I am most worried about at present is the problem of hardware.”

Niu Xiaoqiang looked at Watson in astonishment: "Professor, how did you plan this project? You put so much emphasis on hardware?"

Originally, Niu Xiaoqiang thought that this project would be carried out on computers. MIT even has supercomputers, so it can be said that the hardware is strong.But looking at what Watson meant, he obviously didn't think so, but had other plans.

Watson smiled mysteriously: "I want to research a landmark artificial intelligence product. According to my initial idea, this product is a machine that can evolve itself, such as a robot."

"What the hell is a robot?"

It's no wonder that Niu Xiaoqiang's knowledge is shallow. Now it's 1983. Of course, people in China don't know the concept of robots.

The United States is different. Thanks to the popularity and popularity of Hollywood blockbusters, almost every American knows what a robot is.

Watson explained the concept of robots in great detail, and finally got back to the topic: "What we are going to develop is a machine with a human appearance. If we want to successfully develop it, the first thing we need to do is to manufacture it. How can we carry out research if we don’t have any real objects? Are you right?”

Niu Xiaoqiang was stunned by Watson's advanced thinking, and he was stunned for a long time before he came back to his senses: "Professor, isn't this unrealistic? At present, no individual or institution in the world has developed an artificial intelligence program. You But it is too exaggerated to want to go directly beyond the software link and manufacture robots!"

Watson showed a sly smile: "This is just an experimental research, mainly to create a sensational effect, so that we can easily rescue Edward."

Niu Xiaoqiang finally understood Watson's true intentions. To put it bluntly, he just wanted to create a concept model, just like the concept machine research conducted by many large manufacturers.

The actual use value of this kind of concept machine is not high, mainly to explore cutting-edge technologies in related fields.Of course, if the technology meets the requirements, it can also be used for promotion and sales.

Watson's plan is actually very feasible, and the chances of successfully rescuing Edward are very high.If a robot is really made, even a robot with very simple mobility, it will definitely cause a sensation.At that time, the relevant departments of the project will definitely allocate funds for this project, and if they want people, they will try their best to satisfy them.

If other people are tinkering with this project, it will inevitably make people feel unreliable.Watson himself is a big expert in computers, and he has the golden brand of MIT, so if he implements this plan, he will give people a very reliable feeling.

After figuring out these situations, Niu Xiaoqiang thought for a while and decided to fuck his mother.

He is not worried that he will be targeted by the United States because of this project, because he himself does not believe that this project can really succeed.Judging from the current technological strength of all human beings, it is pure nonsense to want to develop a real robot.

"In order to rescue Senior Edward as soon as possible, I must fully cooperate with the professor's plan, and now I will show my hands-on ability on the spot!"

After Niu Xiaoqiang finished speaking, he immediately rolled up his sleeves and began to sweat in the stuffy workshop.

Fang Dongping and Niu Xiaoqiang, the mentor and apprentice pair, have a very special feature, that is, they have strong hands-on ability.They are not like some experts who only know how to do academic research. These people speak well, but they are incapable of doing it.

When it comes to hands-on ability, Niu Xiaoqiang is extremely confident.Fang Dongping's manual skills are roughly equivalent to those of an eighth-level mechanic, and Niu Xiaoqiang is not bad, and his hands-on ability is stronger than Chen Fanghua, the youngest sixth-level mechanic in the factory.

Under Watson's full attention, Niu Xiaoqiang started from casting the mold and presented every subsequent link.He made a motorcycle engine, which is not only smaller than a car engine, but also requires fewer parts.

After spending a full six hours, Niu Xiaoqiang finally finished the spare parts, and then assembled a motorcycle engine before leaving get off work.

After the test machine, Watson couldn't help admiring: "You are really amazing. At first, I was still thinking, if your manual ability is not good, I will go to MIT for help. MIT itself has physics. There are many masters in the School of Mechanical Engineering, but asking for their help will inevitably affect our subsequent operations. After seeing your hands-on ability, I am completely relieved. This project is completely enough for the two of us. I am in charge of the software, and you are in charge of the hardware. , without the participation of outsiders, we can do whatever we want."

Niu Xiaoqiang wished this was the case. The fewer people involved in this project, the easier it would be for him to make money from it.

Since he is in charge of the hardware, is it not his decision to purchase related equipment?As for the price, he has the final say.If it is those links that need to be handmade, he can completely contract them out, not to mention making a lot of money, and it is not a problem to earn tens of thousands of dollars.

With these tens of thousands of dollars, Niu Xiaoqiang can start another career in the United States.

(End of this chapter)