Chapter 103: The

The successful standing of the "Bi'an" mech skeleton and the smooth docking of the power core were like injecting a stimulant into the entire Dragon Chant Research Institute.

But everyone knew clearly that this was just the first solid step of a long march.

Next, integrating each functional module onto this steel skeleton,

and making them work collaboratively, was the real difficulty that tested technical foundation and engineering wisdom.

In the center of the originally empty space of the final assembly workshop, that "Bi'an" skeleton, 4.5 meters tall and radiating a cold, hard metallic luster,

was like an ancient giant god waiting to be armored and armed.

Surrounding it were dense scaffolding, intricate cables and pipes, and busy technical personnel shuttling back and forth.

Li Yang, as the chief architect, practically made the workshop his home.

He held a laser scanner, repeatedly checking every installation point to ensure the precision met the design requirements.

Wang Hao led his propulsion team, carefully hoisting the "Somersault Cloud" propulsion backpack, which was bulky and covered with vector nozzles and complex pipes.

The interface between the backpack and the back of the skeleton was the top priority, combining mechanical latches, hydraulic locks, and high-power electrical connections.

It needed to be operated by the most experienced master craftsmen under Zhao Gong's personal supervision to ensure nothing went wrong.

"The third latch on the left, press it in another half millimeter!"

Wang Hao lay on the top of the scaffolding, eyes fixed on the docking interface, his voice a bit nervous.

The master craftsman operating below was sweating on his forehead, carefully adjusting the angle of the hydraulic tool, and with an extremely slight "click" sound, the indicator light turned from red to green.

"Good! This side is in place! Check the electrical interface insulation!" Zhao Kaiyuan commanded the energy team below.

Thick energy cables and signal optical fibers were carefully connected to the corresponding ports one by one.

On the other side, the control system team led by Chen Guang was like laying a neural network for a giant.

They laid thousands of data lines and sensor nodes along the preset cable troughs inside the skeleton.

Each node was equivalent to a miniature intelligent processing unit, responsible for collecting local data and executing simple decisions made by the "center" or autonomously.

This work was cumbersome and precise, allowing for no mistakes.

"Leg cluster node, self-check passed, response latency is within the expected range."

"Right arm sensor network, calibration complete, data flow is stable."

Chen Guang stood in front of the temporarily built control center, facing multiple display screens.

Respectively displaying the system status, data flow diagrams, and 3D models of different modules.

His voice came out clearly through the internal communication channel, directing the construction of the entire "neural network."

Feng Yan stood on the observation platform on the second floor of the workshop, overlooking the scene below that was hot and active yet orderly.

Secretary Lin stood quietly behind him, ready to coordinate resource needs that might arise at any time.

Three days later, the physical integration of the "Bi'an" prototype was basically completed.

The originally bare skeleton was now covered with a layer of primary protective armor forged from Tie Jiang Li alloy.

Although it had not yet undergone surface treatment and painting, appearing rough and primitive,

the sharp lines and heavy texture already initially displayed the ferocity of a steel giant beast.

The huge propulsion backpack on the back was perfectly integrated with the body, and several vector nozzles flashed with ghostly cold luster.

In the head area, the integrated detection unit, which integrated various optical, radar, and acoustic sensors, had also been installed in place.

Although there was no complex facial design, the cold observation window already revealed a ruthless sense of scrutiny.

The current "Bi'an" was no longer a stationary skeleton.

But a behemoth that had "grown muscles and partial senses" and was just waiting to be powered on and awakened.

"Physical connection of all modules confirmed!"

"Cable laying and interface sealing inspection complete!"

"External energy and cooling pipe docking successful!"

One preparatory work report after another came up, finally converging to Feng Yan here.

He took a deep breath, looked at the core team members below who were burning with eyes, and ordered in a deep voice:

"Prepare for the 'Bi'an' prototype, first full-system power-on joint test!"

Once the order was issued, all non-essential personnel in the workshop quickly evacuated to the safe area.

Only core technical personnel such as Li Yang, Wang Hao, Chen Guang, and Zhao Kaiyuan remained in front of their respective control terminals.

Zhao Gong stood guard by the key equipment with the security detachment, ready to deal with emergencies at any time.

Inside the central control room, on the huge main screen.

Multiple images were split, displaying the various angles of the "Bi'an" mech, core parameters, and the system status topology diagram built by Chen Guang in real-time.

"Start external energy supply." Feng Yan ordered.

"Energy supply connected, voltage is stable." Zhao Kaiyuan reported.

"Start primary cooling cycle." Li Yang operated the console.

"Cooling system operating normally, flow pressure meets expectations."

Basic preparatory work was all in place.

The most critical step was coming—powering on the "brain" and "nerves" of "Bi'an" and attempting to drive its massive body.

"Start the main control system and distributed neural network." Chen Guang's voice was still steady, but his fingers tapping the Enter key were clearly harder than usual.

Hum—

A denser, higher-frequency electronic equipment startup sound came from inside the "Bi'an" machine body. The indicator lights of the head sensor unit lit up one by one, flashing with ghostly blue light. On the control screen, the light spots representing each control node spread rapidly from gray to green, like a prairie fire, spreading along the neural network on the 3D model.

"Main control system started successfully!"

"Distributed neural network node online rate 99.8%, exceeding expectations!"

"Basic sensor data starting to return!"

First step successful! Everyone felt slightly relieved.

"Attempt to activate the power core, output 5% power, target: right arm shoulder joint movement." Li Yang issued the first action command.

The command was issued through Chen Guang's system.

Woo—

A low, steady, and powerful humming sound came from inside the chest cavity of "Bi'an," significantly more obvious than when in standby.

On the screen, the data representing the right arm shoulder joint drive began to jump.

However, the image of the arm lifting as expected did not appear.

Instead, a series of harsh warning sounds rang out!

"Warning! Right arm B7 area sensor data abnormally lost!"

"Power core output feedback and command demand deviation exceed threshold!"

"Local network node communication latency surged!"

"It's signal interference!" Chen Guang judged immediately.

"The strong electromagnetic field of the power core is interfering with the adjacent sensor lines and data lines! Adjust local shielding and signal filtering parameters immediately!"

His fingers danced on the keyboard, rapidly inputting new commands.

A few minutes later, the warning sounds gradually subsided.

"Interference suppression effective. Re-attempt right arm shoulder joint movement."

This time, under everyone's gaze, the rugged metal right arm of "Bi'an," accompanied by a smooth and powerful hydraulic and motor drive sound,

slowly lifted about 15 degrees!

"Success!" Wang Hao couldn't help but roar in a low voice, swinging his fist hard.

Although it was just a tiny movement, it marked the first collaboration between the drive system and the control system!

But the challenge was far from over.

As the test deepened, more problems followed one after another:

When attempting a leg load-bearing test, the data returned by the foot pressure sensor was seriously inconsistent with the theoretical value.

Leading to a calculation error in the balance algorithm, almost causing the machine body to sway.

An auxiliary attitude nozzle of the propulsion backpack had a response delay due to trace impurities remaining in the pipeline during the startup test, affecting the overall attitude stability.

When multiple modules were running at high load simultaneously, the energy system showed short-term voltage fluctuations, although quickly compensated by the "Tengshe" electronic control, it still exposed potential risks under extreme working conditions.

Every time a problem appeared, the atmosphere in the control room became suddenly tense.

Li Yang, Wang Hao, Chen Guang, and Zhao Kaiyuan worked closely together to rapidly analyze data and locate the root cause of the problem.

Proposing solutions, and then adjusting or updating software by technical personnel on-site.

Sweat soaked their work clothes, and their eyes were bloodshot, but everyone's spirit was highly concentrated, and no one complained.

They were like the most precise gears, engaging and turning under huge pressure, pushing this unprecedented creation, overcoming its innate "defects" bit by bit.

Time passed from day to night, and from night to dawn.

When the first ray of morning sun shone through the high windows of the workshop onto the cold armor of "Bi'an,"

the prompt sound of the final full-system self-check rang out.

"Full system self-check passed! All modules are working collaboratively and stably, and major performance parameters have reached the joint test expected targets!" Chen Guang made the final report.

Inside the control room, after a brief silence, the excited emotions that had been suppressed all night finally erupted!

Although everyone was exhausted, their faces were filled with irrepressible excitement and pride.

Feng Yan let out a long sigh of relief, feeling that his tense nerves could finally relax slightly.

He walked to the edge of the observation platform, looking at the steel giant that had experienced a whole night of "tribulation" but finally stood tall.

"Perform the final item," Feng Yan's voice carried a hint of hoarseness.

"Let 'Bi'an' attempt to stand up."

Once the order was issued, Li Yang input the final command sequence on the console.

The humming sound of the power core became steady and powerful, and the hydraulic system emitted a low sound of storing power.

"Bi'an" machine body vibrated slightly, and the drive motors of each leg joint started in sequence, emitting a coordinated running sound.

Under everyone's gaze, that massive steel body began to detach from the fixed support frame in a slow yet incredibly firm posture.

The metal feet stepped steadily on the specially made test platform, and the load-bearing structure emitted a reassuring slight creaking sound.

One step, two steps... although the movements still carried a newborn-like clumsiness.

But "Bi'an" prototype, after all, relied on its own strength to complete its first staggering walk in this final assembly workshop!

Like an infant learning to walk, immature yet full of infinite possibilities.

Wang Hao was so excited he almost jumped up, but was pressed down by Li Yang.

Chen Guang pushed up his glasses, rapidly recording various precious data during the walking process.

Zhao Kaiyuan and Zhao Gong looked at each other and smiled, seeing gratification in each other's eyes.

Feng Yan looked at the steel figure walking in the morning light, knowing that a new era was really about to come. ===== CHAPTER 104 =====