Chapter 468: Chapter 470 The Price of Family Ties
We are robots
We never complain and aren’t afraid of toil
We are robots
We are loyal, reliable, and unafraid of death
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Xu Liangguo, the distinguished fellows from the Xuan Science Academy, He Tingting, Du Yingqiang, Ye Lanxin, and others were all stunned.
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What the hell, can this robot actually sing? And it sounds so pleasant and articulate.
Is this thing aiming for the heavens or what?
If robots can sing this beautifully, how are those in the music industry supposed to live?
“Stop, don’t sing anymore,” Qin Hao was still very satisfied with 001’s performance and response.
This fully showcased the advantages of intelligent robots.
Qin Hao: “All of you, come over here.”
The nine robots also ran over and lined up in a row.
Qin Hao: “Minister Zhou, Minister Wei, you can take a closer look. We are only at the initial development stage right now.
Therefore, there are still many aspects of the robots that need to be perfected. In our subsequent research and development, we will perfect these aspects, such as enabling robots to connect to computers via the internet and so forth.”
Zhou Jie, Wei Guoxing, and others walked over to look at the robots.
Xu Liangguo asked Qin Hao, standing next to him, “These things won’t rebel, will they?”
Qin Hao shook his head: “Impossible, those science fiction movies where robots rule the world,
those are just extreme flights of fancy created by some people.
Robots are controlled by humans. For example, I am currently their highest-ranking master, but if I were to die unexpectedly,
they would follow the commands of the second master. If there is no second master, they will initiate the self-destruction protocol.
This would only happen unless someone deliberately manipulates the robots to cause chaos in the world.”
Xu Liangguo nodded slightly: “Do you think these could be applied in warfare?”
Qin Hao was taken aback for a moment: “They could, but the requirements for their appearance would need to be much more precise, especially the sensory equipment on their heads.
They absolutely cannot become paralyzed by ordinary bullets, so we would need to use more advanced bulletproof materials.
If they were also equipped with thermal imaging systems, they could handle human soldiers without any problem, but if faced with more powerful weapons,
the robots likely wouldn’t stand a chance, so we would also need advanced radar countermeasures to prevent them from being locked on and destroyed.”
Xu Liangguo’s eyes lit up: “I’ll go back and apply to the higher-ups. Robot soldiers are the direction of future development.
Remember, if people from other military regions come looking for you, keep stalling them. This project must be developed by Gu Jing Military Region first and foremost.”
Qin Hao nodded, as the two of them were now relatives as well.
Gently, Xu Liangguo said: “By the way, have your parents come to Jianghai City tomorrow, let’s have a meal together and get to know each other.”
“Okay.”
Now that Xu Liangguo had said as much, Qin Hao could only nod in agreement.
About fifteen minutes later, Zhou Jie curiously asked, “Mr. Qin, what are these robots assembling?”
“An earthquake detector signal receiver,” replied Qin Hao.
Zhou Jie, Wei Guoxing, and others were taken aback: “An earthquake detector?”
Chang Jing started to explain: “This earthquake detector was the first developed by Mr. Qin. The estimated effect is that it could predict the location, time, and magnitude of an earthquake about three days in advance.
Currently, I’ve had nine devices sent out, spread across several provinces of Xuan Country. I’ve already got in touch with local governments, and they will cooperate with our work.”
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“Three days?” Xu Liangguo’s expression changed suddenly, his eyes revealing a bit of excitement.
Back when the Nanyan earthquake occurred, he had led a team to assist with the earthquake rescue efforts, the horrific scenes from back then.
A vision of complete destruction before his eyes, lives lost and suffering, were something he could never forget in his lifetime.
Especially when he saw soldiers digging out a mother and her child from the rubble, everyone was deeply moved.
To the very end, that mother had been protecting her child, and fortunately, the child was unharmed.
Those scenes, each and every incident, were profoundly shocking to the soul.
Recalling them, Xu Liangguo’s eyes were still faintly red.
Zhou Jie, Wei Guoxing, and others were stunned by Chang Jing’s words, “Three days? Mr. Chang isn’t joking, is he?”
Chang Jing said with a smile, “These are Mr. Qin’s words, and he’s the one who developed it.”
The people present turned their gaze towards Qin Hao, looking at him as if he were a freak.
Leaving aside those medicines he developed, just the high-end chip alone, the country had been researching for many years and still couldn’t compete with international technology, yet you surpassed them quietly?
And artificial intelligence, all the countries in the world are exploring it, yet you’ve already advanced beyond them.
And now you come out with an advanced seismograph, damn, do you not need time to invent things?
The experts, professors, and academicians from the Xuan Science Academy present were greatly shocked.
Tens, hundreds of them, and yet they were no match for Qin Hao alone?!
Is this guy even human?
Seeing their gazes, Qin Hao chuckled awkwardly, “Why are you all looking at me like that?”
“Mr. Qin, do you have an extra brain compared to us normal people?” Zhou Jie asked.
Qin Hao replied awkwardly, “Mr. Zhou, you’re joking. I might just be a bit smarter than everyone.”
“Mr. Qin, how do you plan to sell your intelligent robot? And for how much?” Zhou Jie asked.
Qin Hao said, “The price hasn’t been set yet, but if Mr. Zhou wants one, I’ll give you the cost price, three million Federation Coins.”
Chang Jing nearly spat out blood, cost price? Three million Federation Coins?
You really dare ask for that much from a minister of the Xuan Science Academy?
Zhou Jie’s head was covered in black lines, “Over twenty million Xuan Country Coins? Mr. Qin, have you made a mistake?”
Qin Hao chuckled, “No mistake, I plan on setting the selling price at five million Federation Coins in a couple of days.”
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Qin Hao knew that Zhou Jie and the others received a lot of research funding every year, and he felt that money would be better spent on himself.
Giving it to Zhou Jie and the others was a waste, but given to himself, he would use it effectively.
Therefore, asking for three million Federation Coins didn’t seem too expensive to him.
It’s better I utilize it than you waste it.
Zhou Jie spoke with displeasure, “Didn’t you just say that the research cost of the chip is the same as the market cost for ordinary chips?”
Qin Hao said, “Ahem, Mr. Zhou, it’s the intelligent programming that’s the most valuable.”
Bullshit, of all those things, it’s the programming that’s worth the least.
Of course, to those who know how, it’s worthless, but to those who don’t, it’s worth a fortune.
It was clear that Qin Hao just wanted to make a fortune off them.
Zhou Jie looked towards Xu Liangguo, thinking that Xu Liangguo should have some say in the matter.
Xu Liangguo was somewhat speechless. Why the hell are you looking at me? The Xu Family has shares in this too.
You get so much research funding every year; a few million isn’t much.
He chose to completely ignore Zhou Jie.
Wei Guoxing spoke up, “Three million then. Mr. Qin, the factory does indeed need funds for development.”
“Mr. Wei is understanding and reasonable,” Qin Hao said with a chuckle.
After the tour of the Xinghai High-tech Factory, Xu Liangguo and the others started to leave.
On the way out, Xu Liangguo said to Qin Hao, “Prepare for the third International High-tech Expo. I believe that day will be spectacular.”