Chapter 58: Xiao Bai delivers a package, straight to the dragon's den... the long office?

Wang Hao's shocking "Firecracker ProMax" verification missile.

Was like dropping a depth charge into a calm lake.

The shock ripples it caused lingered in the testing field for a long time.

Senior Colonel Zhou's evaluation of a "new low-cost regional air defense idea."

Elevated it to a strategic level.

Wang Hao's face was glowing with a mix of excitement and lingering fear.

His hands were surprisingly steady as he packed up the equipment; he knew he had bet right this time.

Using the most "earthy" approach to kick open a door to a high-end field.

The test proceeded to the next stage as planned, and the atmosphere shifted from the explosive roar of missiles and extreme mobility.

To a more precise, life-oriented exploration of fun.

"Fourth test, 'Insect Reconnaissance Squad' and intelligent logistics platform comprehensive demonstration."

Feng Yan's voice pulled everyone back from the aftertaste of the sky to reality, drawing their eyes to the edge of the field.

They saw the robot dog "Xiao Bai" sitting quietly there.

With mechanical joints personally tuned by Zhao Gong and an upgraded drive system.

It looked even more upright and stable.

Beside it were several opened special boxes.

Displaying the "Spider II" improved mechanical spider. (Spider III is currently still in the blueprint stage)

"Mechanical Centipede" prototype, and several "Mechanical Butterflies" glowing with metallic luster.

These "little guys" were waiting quietly, but radiated a technological sense that could not be underestimated.

"First, basic function and collaborative reconnaissance display of the 'Insect Reconnaissance Squad'." Feng Yan issued the command.

Chen Guang operated the console.

They saw the "Spider II" nimbly crawl out of the box.

Its eight bionic legs walked steadily on the ground, inside simulated pipes, and on tilted obstacles.

The real-time high-definition images returned were stable and clear, showing excellent complex terrain adaptability.

The "Mechanical Centipede" demonstrated its ability to move in narrow gaps and simulated humid environments, with its multi-segmented body coordinating its swing.

The "Mechanical Butterfly" cluster took off lightly, hovering and flying in formation in the air.

The micro-sensors carried performed wide-area surveillance and data relay.

Even more impressive was the collaboration:

A "Mechanical Spider" discovered an "abnormal situation" in a pipe.

Information was immediately transmitted through the temporary network built by the aerial "Butterfly" cluster.

To "Xiao Bai" outside the field and the control center.

"Xiao Bai" quickly maneuvered to the pipe exit to meet them according to the instructions.

This small-scale prototype of "integrated reconnaissance and strike."

Made the observing experts, especially the officers responsible for urban warfare and special environment reconnaissance.

Eyes full of strong interest.

The basic demonstration was successfully completed.

According to the predetermined process, the next step was a short test gap.

Used for equipment adjustment and data download.

According to the "small tidbit" plan the team had discussed in advance.

This gap would be used to demonstrate another potential of "Xiao Bai" that was close to life—intelligent logistics.

"During the gap, let's have 'Xiao Bai' execute a simple item delivery task."

"Simulating an unmanned delivery scenario in a complex building environment in the future."

Feng Yan explained to the observation area with a smile, then gave Wang Hao a wink and left the testing field.

Wang Hao understood, trying to calm himself down from the excitement of the missile test.

He took out a pack of spicy strips he had prepared long ago.

This was the "test designated snack" voted by the team.

He placed it on "Xiao Bai"'s dedicated light cargo rack, then set the destination via a tablet computer:

A temporary command room located at the other end of the test building, separated by two corridors and an open office area.

"Xiao Bai, task: logistics delivery. Target point, command room. Execute."

Wang Hao issued the command, his tone steady, his operation skillful.

"Xiao Bai" scanned the cargo, confirmed it was fixed securely, and started.

It moved with light and steady steps, following the pre-set optimal path generated based on the building blueprints.

Through the images returned in real-time by the camera on its head.

One could clearly see it flowing through the test field gate and entering the corridor.

Everything seemed to be going according to plan.

"Xiao Bai" perfectly avoided pedestrians and temporarily placed cleaning carts in the corridor.

Waiting for the elevator, entering, turning (this movement was smoother and more natural than during the live broadcast), and successfully reaching the target floor.

However, just as it stepped out of the elevator and entered the last open office area leading to the command room.

A small accident occurred.

Perhaps a researcher didn't close the door tightly when leaving, or perhaps it was a tiny deformation of the building itself.

The door of the command room conference room, which should have been tightly closed, was now ajar, leaving a not-so-small gap.

And "Xiao Bai"'s path planning algorithm strictly followed the principle that "the shortest distance between two points is a straight line."

On its digital map, from its current position to the target point inside the command room.

This "straight line" passing through the wall happened to pass through that ajar door gap!

Thus, under the gaze of everyone watching through the monitoring screen and the glass wall of the open office area.

"Xiao Bai" didn't hesitate at all, adjusted its direction, and charged straight at that door gap!

"Eh? Why is it..." Wang Hao only managed to utter half a question.

The next second, a not-so-loud collision sound of "bang" came!

"Xiao Bai" used its sturdy alloy head to precisely and "honestly" push open the ajar conference room door!

Inside the door, several mid-level leaders of the research institute and Feng Yan, who were holding a temporary small meeting, were startled by this sudden intrusion.

They all looked up, stunned, looking at the door.

They saw "Xiao Bai" as if completely unaware of the frozen atmosphere in the conference room.

It faithfully executed the delivery task, moving with steady steps.

Walking straight to Feng Yan, who was sitting in the main seat and also looking stunned.

(Feng Yan had left the test field control area for a while on an excuse to attend this short meeting)

Then it stopped precisely, and lifted the cargo rack.

Presenting the pack of spicy strips right under Feng Yan's nose.

The whole process was smooth, full of mechanical precision, and also full of laughable "rigidity."

The whole room was stunned.

The observation area on the test field side, seeing this scene through the real-time screen.

First silence, then a burst of irrepressible laughter erupted.

Even the usually serious Senior Colonel Zhou couldn't help but shake his head and laugh.

Team Leader Zheng pointed to the screen and said to the expert next to him:

"Look, this is the most real test, always encountering unexpected situations. This robot dog is quite blunt!"

Wang Hao, on the test field side, looked at Feng Yan's stunned face and the conspicuous pack of spicy strips on the screen.

He covered his face, his heart wailing: 'Xiao Bai, oh Xiao Bai, your "precision logistics" is too precise!'

'Now I've embarrassed myself in the leaders' conference room!'

However, at this awkward moment, Feng Yan on the screen reacted faster.

He only froze for 0.5 seconds, then a very natural and calm smile appeared on his face.

He reached out and picked up the pack of spicy strips, facing his stunned colleagues in the conference room.

And the direction of the camera that was obviously able to receive the sound here (he knew the test field was watching).

He waved the "cargo" in his hand and said easily:

"See? Everyone. This is the prototype of our future 'precision logistics' and 'unmanned delivery'."

"'Xiao Bai' has been able to perfectly realize autonomous navigation and item delivery from point A to point B."

"Even when facing unexpected obstacles (referring to the door), it can take the most direct physical way to solve the problem."

He changed the subject, with a touch of self-deprecating humor:

"Of course, the current algorithm in 'knocking' etiquette and scene understanding indeed needs further optimization."

"I'll have Chen Guang give it a 'politeness patch' later, and teach it to ring the doorbell first next time."

His witty resolution instantly turned an awkward accident.

Into a vivid and interesting technical demonstration.

Not only cleverly explained "Xiao Bai"'s "reckless" behavior.

But also pointed out the direction for further R&D, making people in both the observation area and the conference room laugh.

The atmosphere in the conference room relaxed, and several leaders also curiously examined the robot dog in front of them.

Someone even joked: "This delivery efficiency is quite high, it's just a bit hard on the door."

On the test field side, the laughter turned into applause with approval.

Feng Yan's ability to respond on the spot, and his skill in turning a crisis into an interesting event, or even a highlight, made the experts look at him with new eyes again.

Wang Hao also let out a long sigh of relief, wiped his cold sweat, and whispered to the communicator:

"Brother Feng is awesome! You could even round this back! You scared me to death..."

Chen Guang pushed up his glasses on the side and had already silently added an item to the optimization list:

"Add a dynamic access control status identification and interaction protocol module to 'Xiao Bai''s path planning algorithm."

Zhao Gong looked at the screen and rarely commented:

"Quick-witted, he's a good material." This time, it was clearly praising Feng Yan.

This small interlude became a "circle-breaking" meme with great dissemination potential in the "Dragon Chant Initial Test."

Vividly showing the humor and thinking that technology might bring when integrated into life.

It also allowed the team to show their interesting and flexible side outside of rigorous testing.

The short gap ended, and Feng Yan, holding the pack of spicy strips, returned to the test field control area with a calm demeanor.

He glanced at Wang Hao, who still had lingering fear but also a bit of small pride on his face.

He smiled, didn't blame him, just patted him on the shoulder.

"Alright, the interlude is over." Feng Yan's gaze swept over the team members who were ready.

His voice returned to steady, "Next, is the multi-system collaborative combat test."

"Let's see what kind of power can erupt when 'Iron Wolf', 'Xiao Bai', 'Insect Legion', lasers, and missiles come together."

The real highlight is about to be staged. ===== CHAPTER 59 =====