Earth Era

It is no exaggeration to say that robots with the ability to infinitely copy themselves are the most terrifying things in the universe. They are just a program. There will be no concepts of sustainable development or ecological environment in their world. Their only purpose of survival is to copy themselves as much as possible and as fast as possible. This will cause them to carry out destructive development of each star system they arrive in within a very short period of time, consuming all the resources of one star system within a short period of time, and then move on to the next star system.

In this process, their number will increase geometrically. Xiao Yun has done some related calculations, and the conclusion is that if there is the first robot that can infinitely replicate itself in a star system similar to the solar system, if there are no accidents, it and its replicas will be available in a short time. Occupying the entire star system within ten years.

The scary thing about this kind of thing is the huge amount. That could be tens of millions of robots like a tide. They cannot be killed at all. No matter how many robots are killed, as long as one is left, it will grow and grow again in a very short time. . The Institute of Artificial Intelligence of the Academy of Computing Sciences, where Xiao Yun works, has made some speculations about the possible existence of this type of robot. The conclusion is that with the strength of human civilization, it is impossible for human civilization to defeat a robot empire that has developed and grown.

It is not a simple matter to create a robot with the ability to infinitely replicate itself. At least it is impossible for human civilization. But if it is not possible at this stage, it does not mean that it will not be possible in the future. Maybe in the next moment, because of the birth of a certain genius idea, it will become possible to create this kind of robot. These are all things that cannot be said.

It is precisely because of the realization that this form of existence may pose a huge threat to the entire human civilization that the human civilization government attaches such importance to this matter, so the head of state had the idea of ​​sending an Earth-class warship to the Raqqa galaxy. The head of state's idea is very simple. It would be fine if those things in the Raqqa galaxy are not infinitely replicating robots. If they are... then rely on the powerful offensive capabilities of the Earth-class spacecraft to nip this terrible monster in the bud. They must not be allowed to spread to other star systems, and they must not be allowed to develop.

This was originally a matter with a very clear logical structure, but something similar to a challenge sent back to the earth along with the distress signal cast a layer of confusion over the matter. Because this piece of information means that this incident is most likely a conspiracy by certain forces within human civilization, and... it has an extremely close relationship with Xiao Yun.

Xiao Yun would never have imagined that he would be greeted with such shocking news after waking up from hibernation.

The two investigators were silent, and Xiao Yun also became silent. A dull and solemn atmosphere is constantly brewing in the office. After a long time, Xiao Yun stood up and said, "If there is any new news... please inform me at any time."

The two investigators shook hands with Xiao Yun respectively, and Xiao Yun left.

Xiao Yun returned to his home after 40 years of absence. Although forty years have passed, the home is still clean and dry, and all the arrangements have not changed at all. Just like every ordinary day in the past, Xiao Yun sat in front of the desk, casually took out a book and read it, but after a while, Xiao Yun put the book down.

Xiao Yun's heart was very uneasy, which made Xiao Yun unable to read a single word. After putting down the book, Xiao Yun picked up the paper and pen and started sketching very casually.

"If it is a robot that can infinitely copy itself... then it must have a complete set of mineral resource collection and refining devices inside." Xiao Yun thought silently, drew a box on the paper, and then moved the box Divided into more small grids.

"They will use mineral collection and refining devices to collect the minerals they need to replicate themselves, such as steel, chips, rubber, cables... Strictly speaking, there must be a large number of these things on a planet. distribution, but collecting and separating them is not an easy task. This means that the collection and refining device inside the robot must be very efficient and precise, and the volume must not be too large."

So Xiao Yun wrote the words "collection device" on a small grid in the box, and the words "refining device" on another small grid.

"It must also have extremely efficient material processing capabilities. Only in this way can it make the collected minerals into the parts needed to replicate itself." Xiao Yun continued to think, and once again wrote in another small grid Four words: "processing device".

"It must have enough space inside to assemble the robot, so that it can assemble the processed parts into a complete new robot with the same structure as itself."

"If there really is a robot that can replicate itself infinitely, then it must have these structures inside it. They eat minerals, smelt them, process them, and then create new robots, and then expel them after the new robot is manufactured. outside the body, so it completes a process of reproduction. The daughter robot has the same functions and structure as its parent. After it is manufactured, it will repeat the behavior of the parent and continue to create new robots..."

"But this is just a process of reproduction. These things alone are not enough." Xiao Yun continued to think silently, "In order to ensure survivability and the need to collect minerals, it must have a power device and must be able to move freely. Wheels like this Things like these are obviously not suitable for the complex landforms on the planet’s surface, and limbs similar to those of humans or other animals are the most suitable.”

So Xiao Yun drew a few legs outside the box.

"If it has legs, it must have a power transmission device and a power generation device inside. In order to maintain its own operation, it must have an energy collection device inside."

Xiao Yun wrote the names of these devices in another small square.

"Similarly in order to survive and protect itself, it also needs weapons and equipment to attack alien life that may pose a threat to itself."

"Perhaps... in order to repair and replace damaged parts within itself, it will also have an internal maintenance device... In order to identify ourselves and the enemy and to link multiple machines, it will also need an extremely sophisticated communication device..." (To be continued~ ^~)