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Chapter 166 - 160: Big White (●—●) Makes an Official Appearance (Second Update)_1

Chapter 166: Chapter 160: Big White (●—●) Makes an Official Appearance (Second Update)_1

An aerial-land dual transformation robot?

Capable of freely switching between terrestrial and flight modes?

Upon hearing this, Ding Yue was intrigued.

It seems pretty impressive. And at first listen, the applications of this robot seem more suitable for the military.

Able to navigate air and land alike, it is clearly effective in dealing with various complex environments.

On the stage, the team leader from Xia Country University of Science and Technology showcased their developed aerial-land dual transformation robot.

It was a robot about a third of a human’s height. Its appearance was undoubtedly cool, carrying a bit of that sci-fi vibe.

Darn it!

As expected from Xia Country University of Science and Technology, impressively creating robots with a touch of sci-fi.

Plus, quoting what the team leader initially mentioned about its free switch between airborne and land modes, it’s even more like science fiction.

Wow!

When this aerial-land dual transformation robot made its appearance, the audience on-site erupted in applause.

"That looks pretty cool."

"With that size, it really would be suitable for the military, wouldn’t it?"

"I feel the same way."

"A lot of the robot research from our Xia Country University of Science and Technology is used in the military."

"That’s really freaking awesome, it’s a military-grade robot after all."

This preliminary round of the National Robotics Competition was not only attended by hundreds of on-site spectators, but was also being live streamed and relayed on various platforms.

Therefore, on the internet, those interested in robots were also tuned in to watch this preliminary round of the National Robotics Competition.

Live broadcasts were being streamed on TikTok, Bilibili, and Twitter, and they seemed quite popular.

Because in Xia Country, the people are paying greater attention to science and technology-related activities and competitions. Backed by the previous extensive news coverage about the National Science and Technology Innovation Exhibition, this interest was all the more.

The exhibition was also showcasing the cutting-edge technologies in the field of civilian science in Xia Country.

In a certain tech anchor’s live streaming room on Bilibili,

"I heard some rumors about this robot research from Xia Country University of Science and Technology before, it’s truly impressive."

"This is Xia Country University of Science and Technology after all!"

"Xia Country University of Science and Technology’s robot research is quite famous, isn’t it?"

"Feels like it’s right out of a sci-fi movie."

"Once Xia Country University of Science and Technology’s robot comes out, they should have no problem clinching the championship, right?"

"Today’s hell, this thing can totally be used for military reconnaissance!"

"An aerial-land dual transformation robot? How does it transform?"

"There should be an operational demonstration later, right?"

Back on the stage,

The student standing next to the robot picked up the controller in his hand, explaining, and operating: "Currently it’s in its terrestrial form, capable of performing exploration, reconnaissance, detonations, etc. I won’t demonstrate each one here."

"What you are all probably the most excited about is the transformation between terrestrial and aerial forms, right?"

As the student spoke, a smirk appeared on his face.

"Then you better keep your eyes wide open, because by simply pressing this transformation control button, it will change from its terrestrial form to its aerial form."

As soon as these words left his mouth, the student pressed the transformation button.

Zzzzz~

Click, click, click~

The robot on the stage began to undergo mechanical changes in many places, reminiscent of the Autobots transforming in the Transformers movie.

"Oh damn!"

"Can it be that cool?"

"Holy smokes! This thing is something else!"

"My god, what???"

"I’m speechless!"

Accompanied by the mechanical changes of several components, the terrestrial robot extends similar to an airplane’s wings on both sides along with a mini propeller.

Followed by the operation of the mini propeller, the robot turned into a flying... drone.

Ding Yue, standing by the stage, was stunned after witnessing this. This robot technology was seriously impressive.

Although the "transformation" was not as smooth as in Transformers, it still looked pretty sick.

It could transform from a standing robot into a drone robot?

No wonder it’s called an aerial-land dual transformation robot!

"As expected from Xia Country University of Science and Technology’s robot research team, they’re superb!" Tong Yihang admired the aerial-land dual transformation robot by Xia Country University of Science and Technology’s team.

"Indeed, quite impressive. Xia Country University of Science and Technology’s level of robot research is among the top in the country." Teacher Li Shengbin couldn’t help but express his admiration.

The cheers and applause rumbled in the auditorium, all for the aerial-land dual transformation robot from Xia Country University of Science and Technology.

"Our aerial-land dual transformation robot can be used in rescue and relief operations, agricultural measurements, geological explorations, and even in the military field..." the man from Xia Country University of Science and Technology continued to introduce their robot.

From what one could see, the ten judges on the panel were very satisfied with the aerial-land dual transformation robot from Xia Country University of Science and Technology.

"Such a robot...the only drawback, I suppose, would be a high cost." Ding Yue analyzed it and indeed, he couldn’t really find any downsides to this robot.

It’s really impressive.

Moreover, the dual-domain robot developed by Xia Country University of Science and Technology is likely to compete for the Innovation Award at the National Robotics Competition!

This made Ding Yue feel a bit of pressure.

Another ten minutes passed, and Xia Country University of Science and Technology finally finished showcasing their dual-domain robot.

"Next up, Mist City Arts and Science University."

When the organizers announced the next participating institution, the audience reaction was lukewarm, even somewhat quiet.

It was the total opposite of when Xia Country University of Science and Technology made their entry.

When Xia Country University of Science and Technology was announced, there was a tremendous round of applause.

"Mist City Arts and Science University, what kind of school is that?"

"Haven’t you heard of it? Isn’t it pretty famous?"

"Famous? More famous than the Xia Country University of Science and Technology?"

"I meant famous, not necessarily within the realm of robotics. This school probably plays a minor role in the field of robotics. What I meant is that this school is quite famous online. Didn’t you know?"

"Oh, okay."

"Yeah, I’ve seen Mist City Arts and Science University trending several times online. This university conducts robotics research? Isn’t this a private institution? Can they also develop robots? Hahaha!"

No one in the audience had high expectations for Mist City Arts and Science University.

Though Mist City Arts and Science University had some online popularity, it lacked any reputation in the field of technological research and development.

If anything, a while ago, a thesis from Mist City Arts and Science University had garnered some praise from several professors from Jiangnan University of Science and Technology.

But a thesis is a thesis, and a robot is a robot. Writing a good thesis does not necessarily mean you can build a robot.

"Humph!"

Wen Ruohan was quite upset hearing all this chatter from the audience.

Yet, there was nothing Wen Ruohan could do about it. All she could hope for was that once Big White made its appearance, it would make the audience turn their opinions around.

"Tong Yihang, Liu Tiefei, Xu Bin, are you ready?" Ding Yue looked at them and asked.

"Yes, Principal Ding, everything is ready." Tong Yihang nodded.

Xu Bin confirmed that the medical chip inside the robot Big White could function perfectly and was unlikely to make any mistakes.

"Good, Tong Yihang, Liu Tiefei, you two take Big White with you and join me on stage."

Upon hearing this, Ding Yue nodded, and took a wireless controller from Xu Bin’s hand.

Initially, Big White was activated via a button on the red box.

But to showcase Big White at the National Robotics Competition and the National Science and Technology Innovation Exhibition, Ding Yue had Xu Bin and the faculty from the department of mechanics create wireless control.

So, Ding Yue could use the wireless controller in his hand to activate and awaken Big White inside the red box, and to initiate the robot’s medical chip program.

"Please welcome!"

With the announcement from the organizer, Ding Yue took a deep breath and headed for the stage.

Following behind him were Tong Yihang and Liu Tiefei carrying the compact and lightweight red box.

Many robotics enthusiasts had never even heard of a robotics team from Mist City Arts and Science University.

After all, Mist City Arts and Science University had never participated in the National Robotics Competition before.

If anything was notable about Mist City, it was Mist City University of Science and Technology, but this year they did not stand out at all.

As for Mist City Arts and Science University? It was barely worth considering.

It seemed.

This year, Mist City was likely to have an utterly unremarkable performance at the National Robotics Competition.

After stepping onto the stage, Ding Yue faced the audience and slightly bowed to the judges.

Tong Yihang and Liu Tiefei, acting as show assistants, placed the red box on the stage and then stood up straight to the side.

"Hello everyone, we are the robotics team from Mist City Arts and Science University."

Ding Yue first introduced himself according to the procedure.

At first, there was no applause.

Then one judge on the panel clapped his hands, which triggered a few scattered claps from the people below the stage.

And then it stopped.

The atmosphere became slightly awkward.

"What’s going on? Are they not even willing to give us applause? Isn’t this a bit too real?" Huang Youjie couldn’t help but remark about the very real reaction from the audience.

The audience was indeed very real. They would give enthusiastic applause when they heard the name of a gold-tier institution.

However, when an ordinary undergraduate university took the stage, the applause visibly weakened.

When a private institution like Mist City Arts and Science University took the stage, the applause was as sparse as before.

Facing this situation, Ding Yue’s poise was commendable.

Calm and steady, he took a deep breath.

Then Ding Yue continued, "Today, our team from Mist City Arts and Science University will introduce a robot named ’Big White’. Why is it called ’Big White’? Because it’s big and white."

Ding Yue read this line from the script.

As expected.

It worked!

The audience laughed after hearing his words.

"What on earth is Mist City Arts and Science University trying to do? A robot that’s both big and white, and they call it ’Big White’?"

"Big and white, OMG my brain is completely blown!"

"Oh you, you’re making me laugh so hard!"

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