Cyber Heroes

"It's amazing..." Lu Xuanyu was a little surprised, "Even the blind people..."

"It's not 'blindness', but 'complete blindness'. Usually the group of people with 'weak light perception' are also classified as 'blind people'. But the first batch of volunteers chose those with damaged retinas. People. They don't even have a sense of light," Florence said.

Lu Xuanyu's wife exclaimed: "Your company is really amazing...but 240P, how confusing it is. Do you need to wear glasses?"

240P is an unheard-of low definition for them. They grew up in an era where 2K could barely be called "high definition." Only a few collectors of electronics could shell out something this low-definition.

Florence shook her head: "It's not that simple. The visual function of living things basically relies on the principle of small hole imaging, which allows light to pass through the pupil and project an image on the retina. Human beings are myopic because the eyeball, cornea, The lens, etc. has deformed, so that the focus of pupil imaging is not on the retina. In this case, it makes sense to use glasses. However, the retinas and optic nerves of these volunteers are artificial, and they are limited by the processing capabilities and processing capabilities of the prosthetic eyes. The transmission capacity of the optic nerve can currently only see images 'equivalent to 240P' - please note that 240P is just a metaphor."

"Is there no remedy?"

"There are still some." Florence nodded: "This is the advantage of the prosthetic body. The size of the eyeball is limited by the orbit, and the size of the orbit is limited by the skull. Therefore, if you are not limited to the 'naked eye' Similar size', or accept temporary external equipment, you can see higher definition."

"External device?" Lu Xuanyu became a little interested: "What kind of device?"

"Similar to motorcycle helmets, the Polish painter also participated in the design, as the first generation of external equipment." Florence said: "The only drawback is that it is a bit heavy. But if it is paired with an exoskeleton, it is basically not a problem. It’s a pity that the sample hasn’t been made yet, otherwise I could show it to you.”

"External connection..." Lu Xuanyu looked at his lower body, seeming to be daydreaming, "Then, wouldn't it be possible to change different feet according to different needs?"

"There is such a consideration." Florence nodded: "Human feet are designed for walking on flat ground, and hands are also specialized for using tools. In certain situations, natural hands and feet may not be able to Undertake certain tasks. According to the company's plan, the first batch of able-bodied people to actively accept prosthetics should be astronauts, firefighters and other groups working in extreme environments. There may be demand in this regard."

"Back to prosthetic eyes. With the advancement of technology, the clarity of these people's vision will continue to improve. Maybe in less than ten years, they will be able to see the world in 1080P."

Florence took Lu Xuanyu and his wife to visit other areas. All projects carried out here are still experimental.

There was another project that caught Lu Xuanyu's attention. The subject in that project was also a firefighter. He was brought here because his lungs collapsed due to inhalation of excessive dust and pollutants at the fire scene.

Only then did Lu Xuanyu know that lungs could also be replaced.

Thanks to rapid advances in materials science, humans can now use special membrane oxygenators to meet a human's respiratory needs. However, Yawgmoth and Xiangshan went one step further. Superman Enterprise has a universal solution of "autologous cells + signaling factors + 3D printing", which can create an artificial lung with a denser structure and more efficient blood vessel divisions.

In fact, Yawgmoth's research on this thing was just "happy" - most of the details of this technology are exactly the same as the technology used by osteoblasts to print prosthetic bases.

Yawgmoth just wanted to further explore the mysteries of human cell differentiation and get some funds along the way.

The problem of firefighters' lung failure has always been a pain point for fire departments around the world. Many people who have been dubbed "fire-fighting heroes" have suffered from illnesses as a result. In an emergency situation, if protection is not adequate, even if you escape from the fire scene alive, you will not be able to survive.

Yawgmoth satisfied his curiosity, and the fire department that funded it had results, and finally got a relatively cheap treatment for lung failure.

"A more powerful heart, more efficient lungs. Many internal organs have the possibility of replacement." Florence said: "The technology of artificial hearing organs is relatively mature. The sense of touch can barely be achieved. Now the only The senses of smell and taste lack clues. It is indeed quite difficult to simply use instruments to detect complex mixtures and then convert them into specific neural signals, which can also match the natural information processing mechanism in the human brain..."

"Other than that, there aren't many disabilities and illnesses that we can't overcome."

Florence felt a natural pride when discussing this topic.

Lu Xuanyu can now fully understand this pride.

For a doctor, is there anything more proud than "we are conquering all diseases"?

The people Lu Xuanyu met most in Superman Company were scientists.

What they show most is this kind of look.

For some reason, Lu Xuanyu actually felt a kind of "envy".

——This feeling of having a clear direction and being able to keep moving forward...

The visit ended quickly. This is a scientific research area after all. For Lu Xuanyu and his wife, there is not much they can directly understand.

After sending the two of them back to their private space, Florence sat down and said to the couple: "Mr. Lu, there is one more thing I want to inform you. However, I am not very clear about your country's culture on this topic. level of taboo, so if you feel that my words offend you, please tell me directly."

"What?"

"About the first generation of artificial male external genitalia prosthesis." Florence said: "It has just passed the primate animal experiment. Because we were not sure when this technology could be applied to humans before. In order not to It will cause you... ahem, extra psychological burden. We didn't tell you this news before. After receiving the news, I hope to choose an occasion where both of you and your wife are present."

Lu Xuanyu blushed. This is not anger, but as a man from a republic who grew up in a conservative environment, he has never discussed such topics with women before. But Florence's pure attitude of a doctor and a parent made him feel that he was thinking too much. He glanced at his wife instinctively.

Lu Xuanyu's wife was also a little embarrassed: "This, this thing... is of no use. We now have reproductive isolation..."

"Harmonious relationships between couples contribute to mental health."