Chapter 629 Balance Car
Fu Ri University.
In the dormitory, Ni Cong and Wang Dazhuang saw Chen Chusheng coming back with a password box, and they naturally knew that it contained the 500,000 yuan that Lu Yiming had given him.
Ni Cong laughed and said, "You beast, you got half a million in one go, how are you going to spend the money?"
Wang Dazhuang said: "Of course you will treat us to a meal first."
Chen Chusheng thought for a moment and said, "Actually, I've always wanted to make a small invention, but I didn't have the start-up capital. Now that I have money, I can start working on it."
As soon as Lu Yiming pushed the door open, he heard Chen Chusheng say that he wanted to invent something, and he was immediately shocked: "Oh my goodness, you want to invent something?"
Ni Cong asked excitedly, "What are you going to invent?"
Wang Dazhuang looked at Lu Yiming and said, "Why are you here?"
Lu Yiming smiled and said, "I calculated that Lao Chen must be treating us to a meal, so I'm here to eat for free, right?"
Chen Chusheng said: "In 1985, Professor Kazuo Yamado of Japan designed a model of a two-wheeled electric balance car, but due to the technology at the time, his two-wheeled electric car model could only move in a straight line. I plan to improve it and see if I can make a better one."
He turned on his computer and showed everyone the pictures he had saved.
"This is the design I drew. I have always wanted to build one to verify it, but I didn't have the money. Now that I have funding, I will of course continue this research."
He had made this thing by himself before, but due to lack of funds, he could only design the drawings on the computer. Now that he had the funds, he could finally try to make it.
Ni Cong couldn't understand these things at all, and asked: "What are you doing? Why did you suddenly think of making such a thing?"
Wang Dazhuang looked at the blueprint Chen Chusheng had drawn and said, "I'm afraid this thing won't be cheap to make. It's not even as fast as a bicycle. Will anyone really buy it?"
However, when Lu Yiming saw the drawings, he was pleasantly surprised.
"You want to make an electric balance car?"
As Wang Dazhuang said, the design and production costs of balance bikes are not cheap, and the market capacity will not be very high, but it will at least be worth one or two hundred billion yuan.
Moreover, this thing was popular for a while more than ten years later. Lu Yiming even bought one to play with. He felt it was quite good and very interesting.
Of course, the most valuable thing is not the self-balancing scooter itself, but the algorithm that keeps the scooter balanced. Twenty years later, the algorithm is simply an all-purpose treasure. Self-balancing scooters, drone flight control, autonomous driving, etc. all rely on algorithms.
Chen Chusheng said: "Yeah, I think this thing is very cool!"
Lu Yiming patted Chen Chusheng's shoulder fiercely and said with emotion: "Old Chen, Old Chen, I have to criticize you for this. You have such an interesting thing, how can you not bring me along? As a science and engineering guy, I think your thing is really cool. Don't waste your 500,000 yuan, I will invest in this project for you!"
Wang Dazhuang joked, "Good fellow, you're investing money just for drawing a picture? I'll draw one tonight if I'm free."
Chen Chusheng himself was unsure about this thing and had a serious lack of self-confidence. He immediately said, "Let's not make such a hasty decision. I don't even know how to do it. It's very risky."
Lu Yiming said: "New things definitely have risks, but I am not afraid of risks. And I heard that there are scientists in the United States working on this, and it is a military project."
"Oh my goodness, a military project?"
“This is too awesome.”
Both Wang Dazhuang and Ni Cong looked at Chen Chusheng.
"Does this count as serving the country?"
When they heard that it involved military industry and the new technology that was being developed in the United States, the two men immediately became serious.
When Chen Chusheng heard that his research had accidentally collided with an American military project, he was very excited: "Is what you said true? If I can do it, wouldn't I be able to contribute to the country?"
Lu Yiming smiled and said, "Have you heard of Dean Kamen? His electric balance car is about to be produced, and he may get an order from the US military. We can't eat this piece of fat meat, but we can still occupy the domestic market."
Chen Chusheng couldn't help but fantasize: "If I could also get a military order..."
Ni Cong stared at the blueprint on the computer for a long time, but still couldn't figure out what was going on. "Is this thing as amazing as you say? Can it really be sold after it's made?"
Lu Yiming smiled and said: "This device was born at the beginning of the century with the beautiful vision of solving the last mile travel problem. Although it is unlikely to become everyone's daily commuting tool, it can take the route of a 'trendy toy'."
"Of course, in addition to being a trendy technological toy, the electric balance scooter actually has its uses. Compared with traditional means of transportation, the electric balance scooter is easy to control and easy to use. Ordinary users can quickly master basic driving skills without long-term complex training. At the same time, its compact size also allows it to be used in relatively narrow and closed spaces, such as shopping malls, parks, venues, and industries such as chauffeurs and food delivery."
When it comes to takeout, Ni Cong and Wang Dazhuang are no strangers to it, after all, it is their home turf.
Wang Dazhuang said: "These places, especially various indoor occasions, are really not suitable for riding bicycles."
Lu Yiming said: "Isn't our country applying for the right to host the 29th Olympic Games in 2008? When the Olympic Games are held, electric balance bikes can definitely shine and get orders from relevant departments. After all, inside and outside the venue, security personnel can use electric balance bikes as a means of transportation and for daily patrols."
Ni Cong was shocked by Lu Yiming's foresight: "You've already thought about seven years later?"
Wang Dazhuang asked: "Do you think we can succeed in our Olympic bid?"
Lu Yiming smiled calmly and said, "In the 21st century, our Xia country is the protagonist. To put it bluntly, the Olympics also needs to expand its own influence. So this can be said to be a two-way race. Our Xia country needs the right to host the Olympics to demonstrate its national strength and promote its national prestige. Why doesn't the Olympics want to take advantage of our Xia country's thriving national strength and national fortune to enhance its influence in the world?"
Although they all felt that what Lu Yiming said was a bit abstract, there was no doubt that the blueprint that Lu Yiming drew for them made them feel excited.
Lu Yiming said to Chen Chusheng: "Old Chen, tell me what you think of this electric balance car."
Chen Chusheng said: "The technical principle of the so-called electric balance car is to use the gyroscope and acceleration sensor inside the car body to detect changes in the car body posture, and use the servo control system to accurately drive the motor to make corresponding adjustments to maintain the balance of the system."
Chen Chusheng's understanding of the electric balance car was affirmed by Lu Yiming. Lu Yiming added: "That's right. From the market point of view, this is a technological product that can be used as a means of transportation in the new era. It combines leisure and entertainment with green environmental protection. Whether in Europe and the United States or in our country, it has a good market prospect. At least young people should like it very much."
Then Lu Yiming pinched his chin and said, "Gyroscopes, acceleration sensors, and servo control systems are basically the key technical problems in developing electric balance vehicles. It's not difficult for us to solve the software problems here, but for the hardware, I think we need to find someone else. Do you have any good candidates?"
Chen Chusheng said: "I have had some exchanges with several seniors from the School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering in this regard."
Lu Yiming immediately made the decision and said, "Let's go find them now!"
Chen Chusheng shook the password box in his hand and said, "I'd better go to the bank at the school gate to deposit the money first."
In the club office of the School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering of Fu Ri University, President Jiang Jie and Vice President Chu Xiaowei were drinking tea with sad faces.
Jiang Jie asked, "Has our Mechanical and Electrical Society's funding application been approved this year?"
Chu Xiaowei said: "Some of them did come down."
Jiang Jie couldn't help but sit up straight and asked expectantly, "How many came down?"
Chu Xiaowei sighed and said, "It's a lot higher than in previous years, but it's still a drop in the bucket for our club's expenses."
Jiang Jie suddenly had a headache and sighed, "Money, money, where can we get it? Why don't we go to join the richest man Lu? Look at the people in the model airplane club and the computer school. They are living such a happy life."
Chu Xiaowei said helplessly: "My dear president, please stop dreaming. Our Mechanical and Electrical Society has nothing to do with Mr. Lu. Even if we want to join him, he has to be willing to accept us. Model airplanes are for rich people to play with. Why are we going there to join in the fun?"
Jiang Jie lay listlessly on the table, looking like a lazy fish. Although his family had some money, he had already spent tens of thousands of dollars on his "hobby" during his three years at university. There was no hope of asking his parents for more money, so he had to find another way.
"It seems that this thing of ours is going to die in the womb."
Chu Xiaowei recalled the time when Lu Yiming distributed money in school and said, "Yeah, it's a pity that we are not studying computer science. Otherwise, we could have participated in Mr. Lu's project and made hundreds of thousands of dollars directly, and all problems would have been solved. Now, even a penny can make a hero fall."
"No way? Is your Mechanical and Electrical Society so poor?"
Accompanied by a questioning voice, Lu Yiming walked in accompanied by his three roommates.
Jiang Jie and Chu Xiaowei both looked towards the door. When they saw Lu Yiming walking in front, they immediately became alert.
We were just discussing Mr. Lu, the richest man, and now he’s here?
Speak of the devil and he will appear.
"Mr. Lu!"
"Chen Chusheng?"
"How did you two get together?"
The two knew Chen Chusheng, but Chen Chusheng was too low-key. Of the four people in the dormitory, Lu Yiming was the most dazzling one wherever he went. Even Ni Cong and Wang Dazhuang had been interviewed many times. Only Chen Chusheng was so low-key that he seemed invisible.
Chen Chusheng said: "Before, Mr. Lu and I lived in the same dormitory, and we were roommates."
"I lost it?"
Jiang Jie and Chu Xiaowei looked at each other.
Although they had many exchanges with Chen Chusheng, they never expected that Chen Chusheng was actually Lu Yiming's roommate.
This is really a case of luck being unstoppable.
Lu Yiming got straight to the point and said, "Old Chen just showed me his project design. I think it's very promising and I plan to invest in it. He also told me that he's working on this project with you guys, so I came directly to you. For this electric balance car project, our School of Computer Science can handle the software, but for the hardware, we need the cooperation of your School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering."
Jiang Jie said excitedly: "Are you going to cooperate with us?"
Lu Yiming said: "Yes."
Chu Xiaowei clapped his hands suddenly and said, "Okay."
Everyone knows that Mr. Lu, the richest man, has always been generous. If this project is done well, let alone the three million bonus, even if it is only one million, it will be enough to cover the expenses of the Mechanical and Electrical Society.
The key point is that Lu Yiming paid for the research costs of the balance car.
Where can I find such a good thing?
Lu Yiming is a man who does what he says, so of course he won't delay. He said, "That's it, let's sign a contract tonight and get started! I just want results, and as long as the results satisfy me, I'll pay for the research."
After leaving the Mechanical and Electrical Society, Lu Yiming called Yu Jiayi, told her about the situation, and asked her to draft a contract.
After Lu Yiming and the others left the office, Jiang Jie and Chu Xiaowei were so excited that they jumped three feet high, danced and screamed like monkeys in heat.
Jiang Jie said excitedly: "I made a wish to Guanyin during the Chinese New Year. It seems that my luck will change this year."
Chu Xiaowei seemed to remember something and said, "By the way, wasn't Ji Zhan involved in this project before? He stopped because we ran out of money and couldn't keep going. After all, he is a senior this year and needs to find a job. Now that Mr. Lu is willing to support our project, should we call him back to work on it? After all, his level is much higher than ours."
Jiang Jie said without hesitation: "Of course I have to get him back. Mr. Lu's project will be gone forever if I miss it. I'll call him now."
Jiang Jie came to the phone, found Ji Zhan's contact information, and called him: "Brother Zhan, what are you doing?"
Ji Zhan was a little surprised when he suddenly received a call from Jiang Jie. He said, "Looking for a job? What else can I do? What's the matter with you calling me?"
Jiang Jie said, "The balance car project we were working on has made some progress! Come back soon!"
Ji Zhan's mind moved, but then he said, "What can I expect? I have already found a job here, an offer from an international company, and I am ready to start my internship. You guys can have fun."
Jiang Jie persuaded him, "Brother Zhan, you are the top star of our Mechanical and Electrical Society. This project is really promising. I am not kidding you."
Ji Zhan sighed and said, "I'm about to graduate, brother, and I have to support my family."
Obviously, he no longer wanted to play house with his younger classmates from the Mechanical and Electrical Society. Although it was really fun, it didn't make any money.
Jiang Jie, however, chuckled and said cunningly, "The investor of this project is Mr. Lu, the richest man . Are you really not going to consider it?"
Ji Zhan, who was about to refuse, was stunned and blurted out: "Which richest man Lu?"
Jiang Jie laughed and said, "I already said he is the richest man. Who else could it be? Of course it is Lu Yiming, the man of the hour at Fu Ri University."
So, he told Ji Zhan everything about Lu Yiming coming to see them.
After hearing Jiang Jie's words, Ji Zhan suddenly perked up: "What? Are you telling the truth?"
Jiang Jie swore, "Of course it's true. I'd be a fool to lie to you! Brother Zhan, please come back soon. We need you."
Ji Zhan said, "Wait for me. I will be back to school tonight. We will have dinner together and have a good chat then."
"no problem."
After hanging up the phone, Ji Zhan took a few deep breaths and his eyes became more lively.
"I never thought that this project would be favored by Mr. Lu, the richest man. If he really invests in us, maybe it will really produce results!"
The income from working for a large foreign company may be very good, but it is still far from following Mr. Lu, the richest man in China.
The examples of Ni Cong and Wang Dazhuang, as well as the example of the School of Computer Science dividing up three million in cash in recent days, all inspired his ambition.
Instead of being an employee, it is better to start a business with Mr. Lu!
That night, Ji Zhan returned to school and met Jiang Jie in the Mechanical and Electrical Society office.
"Haha, Brother Zhan, you're finally back."
Jiang Jie walked over and gave Ji Zhan a big hug.
Ji Zhan sighed and said, "I gave up a very promising job and came back to work with you. If it doesn't work out, I'll just be left with nothing."
Jiang Jie smiled and said, "Don't worry, if you follow Mr. Lu, are you afraid that you won't make money? So what if it's foreign capital? How much money can they give you? Can they make you worth over 100 million? Mr. Lu is optimistic about this new product. If the research and development is successful, we will directly set up a company in the future. Everyone will be the technical backbone of the company. Not only will we get money, but we can also get shares. Where can you find such a good thing?"
Although he had to support his family after graduating from university, he was still just a young man in his early twenties. The blueprint Jiang Jie had planned for Ji Zhan made Ji Zhan yearn for it.
If you want to become a technical backbone in a foreign company, it will take at least three to five years, if not ten or eight years, right?
And the prerequisite is that you work hard and no one can hold you back, because there are too many variables.
Instead of doing this, it is better to follow the richest man Lu and take a chance. When the time comes, you can directly become the CEO and marry a beautiful, rich and beautiful woman. Then your income will not be calculated by how much salary you get per month. At that time, you can set your own salary!
"You're right. It's a lucky thing to be able to go completely crazy while you're young. Now there's such an opportunity in front of you. If you don't seize it, you might regret it when you're old. Being able to cooperate with Mr. Lu is an opportunity to change your destiny!"
"Yeah, don't think about your offer, let's get started."
