Zou Zhou left with a head full of confusion. Ou Zhanpeng also lost the mood to continue processing documents, tilting his head and pondering: So I've become a technical personnel? Or the top-tier one? Should I then transfer to a technical position?
No, with my skill level, if I really transferred, wouldn't I be exposed in minutes? It's better to stay an astronaut honestly!
People are precious for having self-awareness!
After Zou Zhou left, he felt more and more that it was unreliable. However, he was just not very high in emotional intelligence, not truly oblivious. Carefully recalling Ou Zhanpeng's expression and demeanor, it didn't seem like he was joking.
As things stood, there was nothing to hesitate about. He directly found Shan Qiuyu to explain the situation.
Shan Qiuyu thought for a moment and said, "How about this, add Xiao Ou's name to the research list."
Zou Zhou raised an eyebrow: "Isn't that inappropriate?"
Although Ou Zhanpeng had participated in the improvement of the robotic dogs, adding him to the research list was a bit too much.
"Trust me," Shan Qiuyu said, "This is adding an extra layer of insurance to your application!"
Zou Zhou's expression turned unpleasant: "How is it insurance?"
"Don't look at me with that kind of gaze, what are you thinking!" Shan Qiuyu said with disdain, "Xiao Ou is a legitimate astronaut. Does adding him to your list make any difference?"
Zou Zhou thought about it. Astronauts were definitely at the pinnacle of professions on Blue Star. Whether they were added to the research list or not, it didn't make much difference.
He suddenly thought of a possibility: "Are Xiao Ou's mentors on the moon?"
Shan Qiuyu was stunned and couldn't help but laugh: "If you're willing to interpret it that way, then so be it."
"Oh—" Zou Zhou suddenly understood, "Alright, let's add him then."
Soon, an application was sent to the Luojianshan Base.
Gong Yiding paid close attention to the situation on the ground. After reading the data on the robotic dogs, he immediately understood what this thing signified and already had seven-tenths of his approval. Upon seeing Ou Zhanpeng's name prominently ranked second on the research list, he shook his head and chuckled.
If he, as the station chief, couldn't see the hidden intentions in this list, then he wouldn't need to do this job anymore.
There was no reason to obstruct them in the first place, and with Ou Zhanpeng's name on it, this favor had to be granted!
Gong Yiding personally drafted a report and sent it to Yanjing. Within half an hour, he received a two-word reply: Approved!
Things became easier from there. First, the news was communicated to the experimental team, and then it took a little over two hours to send the 3D printing models of the equipment to the base, and the corresponding equipment was printed.
The base also provided necessary support to the experimental team. Two power generation vehicles were already waiting on the small sports field.
Under the remote guidance of the technicians from the base, the transmission end of the wireless power transmission device was installed on the launching vehicle, like a layer of scales adorning the vehicle. It shone brightly under the sun.
The experimental team also dismantled several robotic dogs, removed their original batteries, and replaced them with the receiving end of wireless power transmission.
Shan Qiuyu personally gave the start command. The moment the power generation vehicles began to operate, all twelve robotic dogs equipped with receiving ends started up smoothly.
Zou Zhou was so excited he could barely speak, grabbing Ou Zhanpeng's arm and not letting go, muttering incessantly, "This is great, this is great!"
Ou Zhanpeng's face turned dark. He didn't know if it was great, but if you keep pulling and tugging like this, who knows what rumors might spread!
Next, the twelve robotic dogs, under the operation of the experimental team, performed a series of drills. They ran at full power throughout the entire process without any problems!
Beforehand, many people in the experimental team had questioned the feasibility of wireless power transmission. After all, the power consumption of robotic dogs was not small. Unless they were dragged by a cable behind them, it would be difficult to guarantee sufficient power supply.
It was not surprising that they were skeptical, as this was a completely new technology.
It was only after witnessing this scene that everyone's hearts settled down. Some people even acutely realized that wireless power transmission technology was already very mature and had practical significance.
Were they kidding? This thing could even power alien force field shields. How much power could a few robotic dogs consume?
Moreover, wireless power transmission was not without its drawbacks. Because ordinary power generation vehicles were used, the transmission distance and power were far inferior to a reactor. Therefore, the operational radius of the robotic dogs was only a few hundred meters.
If a reactor were used, it would definitely be a problem for three to five kilometers, let alone farther.
However, the authorities only approved the wireless power transmission system and did not mention the reactor at all, which was very telling. Neither Shan Qiuyu nor Ou Zhanpeng would push their luck.
After the test, the experimental team revised the design overnight. Because the receiving end was relatively small, they replaced the robotic dogs' batteries with smaller ones, which would be used in conjunction with the wireless power transmission system.
The basic tactic was to disengage from the power transmission range for free hunting when power was available, and to return for remote charging when power was low, then set out again after being fully charged.
It was no exaggeration to say that the launch station was the core of the dog pack and the supporting point for this tactic, its role being irreplaceable.
After the test, the experimental team immediately reported the results to Yanjing.
Not only that, Zou Zhou also formulated a complete equipment plan. First, to improve the power generation vehicles and increase the transmission distance, thereby expanding the operational radius of the robotic dogs. The vehicles move, the dogs follow; the vehicles stop, the dogs run, achieving flexible and efficient hunting.
Second, to establish fixed launch stations based on the power grids in various regions, forming a point-and-surface combined mobile defense system. Imagine, with a launch station under every high-voltage tower, how vast would the operational range of the dog pack be?
Third, and most importantly, to rely on the railway system to create mobile launch stations with greater power and wider coverage!
Just imagine, a super train traveling at speeds exceeding five hundred kilometers per hour on the tracks, braking to a halt at a designated location. Hundreds or even thousands of robotic dogs on board would jump out of the carriages and disappear from sight in an instant.
Since the trains were already electrically powered, there was no need to prepare additional power generation systems. They only needed to carry the transmission end of the wireless power transmission system to provide sufficient power to the nearby robotic dogs.
Fast speed, good maneuverability, and not requiring much modification – it was simply an excellent weapon against swift dogs!
With these methods, although it was far from achieving unlimited endurance, long-term endurance was not a problem. They wouldn't dare to say anything else, but dealing with dog packs would definitely not be an issue.
Fighting on home turf, that's the advantage.
In addition to ground platforms, Zou Zhou also set his sights on more maneuverable aerial platforms. Simply put, it meant moving the power generation equipment onto helicopters. Wherever dog packs appeared, they would fly there, airdropping robotic dogs from a certain altitude, and supplying power to the robotic dogs through aerial projection. Both maneuverability and transmission range were a level above the ground platforms. Experiments showed that various obstacles had a significant impact on wireless power transmission, which was also the main reason for the limited coverage of ground platforms.
Zou Zhou believed that once the planned equipment rolled off the production line, the robotic dogs would surely dominate the ground battlefield!