Chapter 782 "Cyborg"

In fact, the so-called cyborg, that is, the combination of man and machine, is not a science fiction concept.

As early as more than ten years ago, in 2002, Kevin Warwick, a famous British cybernetic expert, implanted chips into his body through bold experiments and became "the world's first cyborg".

Through simple thought control, he can control some simple networked devices like a band commander, as well as a prosthetic hand in a laboratory, and all other things that are unimaginable to people who don't know the truth.

As for the principle of this device, it is similar to the nerve access technology used by Lu Zhou, except that what he collects is not the nerve signals on the spinal nerves, but directly collects the nerve action potential signals sent by the cerebral cortex... When a person This signal occurs when you just want to move a limb, but don't actually move.

Therefore, what Xingkong Technology has done is not the first experiment on "cyborgs" in the world.

Collecting neural signals, processing them through computer chips, and directly feeding back modulated and demodulated electrical signals to electrically driven mechanical components has always been a classic problem in the field of cybernetics.

Kevin Warwick even predicted that if cybernetics develops further, it will use infrared radar to help blind people "see" things, and deaf people to "hear" sound through ultrasonic waves. Machines allow disabled people to stand up from wheelchairs... and eventually, human beings will get rid of the hardships of flesh and blood, complete the combination with machines, and become a higher existence than primates.

At present, Professor Kevin Warwick's research is still going on. He has donated his body to his own research, and implanted a silicon-based chip and more than one hundred electrodes into his nervous system.

For now, this doesn't seem to have brought any side effects to his life, but what the future holds remains to be seen.

But no matter what, the operation that happened to Li Gaoliang was undoubtedly a success.

In the second week after the operation, Li Gaoliang was finally able to get out of bed and move his feet slightly with the help of the nurse.

Not only that, but with the help of the electric drive machine, the person who was unable to defecate freely due to the paralysis of the lower limbs can now support himself...

All in all, the recovery process went fairly well.

In the third week after the operation, Lu Zhou visited the General Hospital of Jinling Military Region again. In the rehabilitation room, he saw Li Gaoliang who was trying to walk alone while holding on to two parallel bars.

Walking to the side of the rehabilitation equipment, Lu Zhou looked at him standing up straight, and said with concern.

"How do you feel now? How is your body recovering?"

"It's okay, apart from being a little uncoordinated, there is basically nothing wrong with it," Li Gaoliang couldn't help but feel a little emotional when he said this, "To be honest, when I saw the medical certificate, I was The first thought in my heart is that this life is over, I never thought I would have a chance to stand up... I don't know how to thank you."

"Don't thank me, if you have to thank me for something, just thank the progress of medical technology," Lu Zhou said jokingly.

Li Gaoliang smiled embarrassedly.

After hesitating for a moment, he suddenly asked.

"By the way, I want to ask you something, I don't know if it's convenient."

Lu Zhou: "Tell me."

"I can walk now standing here, does that mean... this surgery has passed some kind of clinical trial, and other paralyzed people will have the opportunity to stand up again in the future?"

When he said this, Li Gaoliang's tone trembled slightly with excitement.

He thought of those comrades who were paralyzed in bed.

If this technology is really so powerful that it can make him stand up again after his spinal nerve is damaged, then...

Looking at the excited expression on his face, Lu Zhou probably guessed what he was thinking, and said after a moment of silence.

"If you have just been injured, you can really try it, but I have to remind you that in your situation, the success rate of the operation is still less than 10%, and even the doctor who performed the operation on you can't help it." It's a miracle that it went so smoothly."

After a pause, Lu Zhou continued, "Besides, don't be too happy too early. It remains to be seen whether this technology can be stable. If you find a problem, I'm afraid you still have to suffer."

Lu Zhou's words were like pouring cold water on Li Gaoliang's head, calming him down.

After recognizing the reality, Li Gaoliang said a little lonely.

"...I will cooperate with your test."

Lu Zhou didn't continue on this topic, and said in a calm tone: "Let's put the experiment aside, the most important thing for you now is to get familiar with this equipment on your body as soon as possible."

"I understand..." Li Gao nodded his head, and suddenly an inexplicable idea popped into his head, and he said suddenly, "By the way, tell me, can you replace other parts of your body with those electric drives? Titanium alloy mechanical skeleton?"

Lu Zhou: "In theory, it is possible, but I don't recommend you to do it. With the current technical conditions, every experiment has great risks. It is already a miracle to be able to install these two titanium alloy legs for you. Instead of Waiting for a miracle to happen once, it's better to cherish this thing on your lap and don't break it."

There is also the most crucial point that Lu Zhou did not say.

Everyone's physical condition is different, and it is difficult to achieve standardized production of this kind of nerve access device, and can only be customized for each individual.

On the surface, it seemed that it was just a one-time operation. In fact, before the operation started, the Jinling Institute for Advanced Study had held several special meetings to discuss the technical details of this device.

With the cost of the whole set of equipment, even if the Bureau of Science and Industry is willing to bear part of the funds for this technology, it is impossible to equip every soldier with this expensive equipment.

Li Gaoliang said seriously: "...I will pay attention."

Lu Zhou nodded: "Well, let's do rehabilitation exercises well. I'm about to go back to the research institute to deal with some things, so I won't be here to see you."

After speaking, Lu Zhou turned around and prepared to leave.

At this moment, Li Gaoliang's voice suddenly came from behind and stopped him.

"Wait a minute—"

Lu Zhou stopped and turned around and asked, "What's wrong?"

Li Gaoliang was silent for a while and said: "... When will I go through the discharge procedures?"

Although his heart was full of reluctance, given his current situation, he could no longer stay in the 4th Battalion.

However, Lu Zhou looked at him inexplicably.

"Retirement? Okay, why are you retiring?"

The moment Li Gaoliang heard this sentence, his expression froze.

Soon, a trace of surprise and a trace of unbelievable surprise flashed in his eyes.

Swallowing the smear, he said in a trembling voice.

"You mean... I still have a chance to return to the army like this?"

"Don't you want revenge?"

Seeing Li Gaoliang whose pupils shrank slightly, Lu Zhou smiled lightly, and reached out to pat him on the shoulder.

"There will be a chance."

...

Time passed day by day, and soon it was June.

During the period, Lu Zhou approached Wang Peng to learn about the investigation of the attack, but he heard that the progress of the investigation did not seem to be particularly smooth.

At present, it can only be determined that the opponent’s organization is located in the no-regarded zone at the junction of Turkey, Syria, and Iraq. However, it is in a war-torn area, and there are so many armed groups and mercenaries that it is difficult to determine the true identity of the attacker.

And most crucially, no group seems to be planning to claim to be sophisticated about the attack.

As for the kind of thing that recognizes the tissue behind it from the "tattoo" or "branding" on the deceased's body, it can only happen in movies. If they didn't intend to reveal their identities, it would be impossible for them to leave any evidence on their bodies that could trace their identities, and even the weapons were produced by black workshops of unknown origin.

So far, the intelligence agencies can only be sure of one thing, and that is that the black hand behind this attack is not small.

After all, from the Middle East to the Gurbantunggut Desert, it almost spans the entire Central Asian region.

And being able to allow twelve well-trained and fully armed militants to cross so many borders and reach the border of China is a very difficult thing in itself.

Looking at the entire international community, there are probably only two countries that can do this...

Put aside the matter of the tinder plan for the time being.

As the time gradually entered the hot June, the Academy of Sciences and the Academy of Engineering announced the results of the primary election of academicians on their official websites.

As expected, Lu Zhou's name was on the primary list of the two chambers without any suspense.

After the news was released, it caused quite a stir, and the voices of the discussion even swiped the screens on the BBS of major universities, and the topic was hot for a while.

However, what's interesting is that even if someone who picked up the lemon made a few sour words in the post, almost no one questioned this result.

After all, with the weight of the Nobel Prize and the Fields Medal, plus the achievements of controllable fusion and electric propulsion systems, let alone a mere academician of the two academies, even if it is included in the Hall of Fame that affects the world's outstanding figures, No problem at all.

If it wasn't for the fact that the last co-option coincided with the most critical stage of the "Pangudui" controllable fusion project, Lu Zhou, who was the chief designer, had no intention of running for the election.

Otherwise, there is no need to be elected this year, he is already an academician...

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