Chapter 67

The successful test of the "Chengshan" prototype and the process breakthrough of the "Peregrine Falcon" missile.

Were like two shots of adrenaline.

Making the atmosphere at the Longyin Research Institute even more intense.

But in this heat, Feng Yan noticed a detail.

The robot dog "Xiao Bai," although diligent, always seemed "inadequate" when switching between different tasks.

For example, when asked to deliver a part, what was on its back was a regular shelf;

When it needed to do reconnaissance, it had to be temporarily equipped with camera and sensor modules.

Every time it switched, Li Yang or the people from the support squad had to fuss for a while.

Tightening screws, connecting wires, the efficiency wasn't high, and it was easy to make mistakes.

Feng Yan called Li Yang and Chen Guang together, pointing at "Xiao Bai," who was quietly lying in the corner charging:

"Brothers, shouldn't we upgrade the universal platform of our 'Insect Legion'?"

"Always switching equipment manually like this is too time-consuming and not 'intelligent' enough."

Li Yang stared at the mechanical structure of "Xiao Bai," lost in thought.

Chen Guang pushed up his glasses and immediately pulled up the electrical interface and communication protocol documentation for "Xiao Bai."

"Modularity is not a problem," Li Yang started:

"The key is the quick locking and unlocking mechanism of the mechanical interface, which must ensure strength and precision, and also have fool-proof design."

"Electrical and data plug-and-play is even more critical," Chen Guang continued:

"Need to define a set of standard physical interfaces and communication protocols."

"Ensure that after different modules are connected, they can be automatically identified, drivers loaded, and switched seamlessly."

The two looked at each other, rarely not falling into their respective technical field contemplation, but immediately started collaborating.

Li Yang was responsible for the mechanical part.

He took several key members of the support squad.

And started designing a quick docking mechanism based on electromagnetic locks and guide pins.

This thing required "Xiao Bai" to walk to the module storage rack.

Able to automatically align, adsorb, and lock; the whole process required no manual intervention, and it was stable and reliable after connection.

Chen Guang focused on information and energy interfaces.

He integrated power, data bus, and control signal lines into a compact multi-pin connector.

And wrote a set of concise and efficient device enumeration and driver loading protocols.

Ensuring that whether it was a reconnaissance module, transport module, or other functional modules that might appear in the future, as long as they were plugged in.

"Xiao Bai"'s core control system could immediately "recognize" it and mobilize corresponding resources.

During this period, they also encountered trouble.

During the first joint debugging, mechanical docking was very smooth.

But the image signal of the reconnaissance module was always intermittent.

Chen Guang stared at the jumping waveform on the oscilloscope, his brows locked:

"The electromagnetic lock produced strong instantaneous interference when acting, which coupled into the data line."

Li Yang immediately adjusted the mechanical structure, added a shielding layer, and changed the timing of the locking action.

Chen Guang optimized the fault-tolerant mechanism and filtering algorithm of the communication protocol.

A few days later, in a test area specially marked out in the "Insect Workshop."

A unique "fashion show" was about to begin.

"Xiao Bai" stood quietly in the center of the venue.

Next to it were three newly built module storage racks, each fixed with:

Reconnaissance module: Integrated with high-definition wide-angle camera, thermal imager, and laser rangefinder.

There was also a retractable small mast on top, looking just like wearing a high-tech bamboo hat.

Transport module: A lightweight but considerable capacity expansion cargo box, with automatic opening and closing lid and internal fixing straps.

Engineering module: Equipped with a compact multi-degree-of-freedom mechanical arm with basic grasping and simple operation capabilities.

Feng Yan, Wang Hao, Zhao Gong, and many researchers and support team members who were temporarily without tasks gathered around, looking curiously.

"First modular function demonstration, start." Chen Guang announced at the console.

He first issued an instruction to "Xiao Bai" through the tablet:

"Task switch: Area reconnaissance. Target module: Reconnaissance unit."

Only to see "Xiao Bai" turn smoothly after receiving the instruction, walking with steady steps to the reconnaissance module storage rack.

It adjusted its posture slightly, back aligned with the module interface.

With a light "click" sound, accompanied by an extremely slight electromagnetic adsorption sound.

The reconnaissance module was accurately and quickly adsorbed and locked onto the back of "Xiao Bai."

The whole process took less than three seconds.

"Docking successful. Module identification: Reconnaissance unit. Driver loading complete."

Chen Guang looked at the information report fed back by the console.

"Xiao Bai" immediately entered the role, the camera on its back started to rotate.

Thermal imaging images and ranging data were clearly displayed on the monitoring screen next to it.

It patrolled a circle in the test area according to the preset path, perfectly demonstrating its "ears and eyes" function.

"Task switch: Material transport. Target module: Transport unit." Chen Guang ordered again.

"Xiao Bai" quickly returned to the module rack, approaching the transport module.

After the same "click" sound, the reconnaissance module was unloaded.

The transport module was installed almost seamlessly.

Wang Hao couldn't wait to put a toolbox full of tools into the opened cargo box.

"Xiao Bai" closed the box lid and started steadily.

Transporting the toolbox to the designated location, the movement was steady, without any bumps.

"Task switch: Simple operation. Target module: Engineering unit."

The third switch was completed just as quickly.

"Xiao Bai," equipped with a mechanical arm, walked to a simulated obstacle.

In front of a scattered parts box, under Chen Guang's remote instruction.

It extended the mechanical arm, accurately clamped the largest scattered part, and then put it back into the box.

The movement was not as dexterous as a professional mechanical arm, but it was already surprising enough.

Within a few minutes, "Xiao Bai" was like a well-trained special forces soldier.

According to task requirements, it quickly switched three completely different "professions."

Showing unprecedented adaptability and flexibility.

"Awesome!" Wang Hao's eyes shone, and he couldn't help but rush into the field.

Circling "Xiao Bai," which had just unloaded the engineering module, several times, clicking his tongue in wonder:

"This damn thing is what you call an intelligent platform! One-key equipment change! So cool!"

He suddenly turned his head to look at Chen Guang and Li Yang, shouting excitedly:

"Guangzi! Brother Li! Can you also make a 'one-key warhead change' function for my 'Peregrine Falcon'?"

"Like high-explosive warhead, armor-piercing warhead, reconnaissance warhead... just thinking about it is exciting!"

Chen Guang pushed up his glasses expressionlessly, directly pouring a bucket of cold water on him:

"Missile warheads involve multiple couplings of warhead, fuze, aerodynamic shape, and control system."

"The complexity, safety risks, and costs of realizing quick change are far higher than platform functional modules."

"Based on our current technical reserves and task priorities, I do not recommend carrying out this research."

Wang Hao was a bit stunned by this series of professional terms, opening his mouth.

Finding no reason to refute, he had to mutter sullenly: "... I was just saying."

Feng Yan looked at this vivid scene, smiling and shaking his head.

He walked to the side of "Xiao Bai," which had returned to standby state, and patted its cold metal shell.

Although "one-key warhead change" was just a joke for now.

But the modular potential shown by "Xiao Bai" today had already opened countless windows of imagination for him.

On the future battlefield, or at a rescue site, or even in an ordinary logistics warehouse.

An intelligent platform capable of switching roles at any time according to ever-changing needs would have immeasurable value.

Li Yang had already started discussing the possibility of optimizing interface protocols and adding new module types with Chen Guang in a low voice.

Zhao Gong walked with his hands behind his back, looking at that quick docking mechanism.

Nodding slightly: "This little thing, a bit interesting."

The light from the workshop ceiling fell, illuminating the smooth lines of "Xiao Bai" and the modules next to it representing different possibilities.

A more flexible, more intelligent combat and support mode.

Quietly sprouted in this seemingly simple "click" sound.