Starting from a Fake University-Chapter 1605 - 846: Accelerating the Speed of Overtaking in the Chip Industry on the Bend_2

Chapter 1605: Chapter 846: Accelerating the Speed of Overtaking in the Chip Industry on the Bend_2

"Bin?"

Ding Yue arrived at the doorway, opened the second-floor door, and saw his friend Xu Bin standing in front of him.

"How’s the experience, Yue? Pretty realistic, isn’t it?"

Xu Bin asked with a smile.

"Yeah, it’s really realistic. But you seem completely unfazed by it?" Ding Yue asked with confusion.

"Of course."

Xu Bin shrugged and smiled, "Our computer team was naturally involved in constructing this virtual scene, so I feel quite familiar with it. The realism is cranked all the way up. When I touched the corner of the table, I could genuinely feel the tactile sensation."

"Right? It’s pretty amazing. That’s the power of technology."

Ding Yue replied calmly.

"Isn’t there a cat upstairs, one with a bit of a bad temper?"

Xu Bin asked again.

Knowing that Bin was aware there was a cat upstairs didn’t surprise Ding Yue anymore, since he already knew that Bin had participated in building this virtual seaside villa. Naturally, Bin knew what was upstairs.

This particular cat was indeed a little temperamental. However, it wasn’t a real cat; it was merely a virtual cat constructed out of code.

"Absolutely."

Ding Yue stretched out his hand and said helplessly, "Look, it even scratched me! Hey, Bin, if this cat scratched me in the virtual scene and left a red scratch mark, would the scratch still be there after I take off the neuron sensing headset?"

"Of course not."

Xu Bin answered.

"That makes sense. It’s virtual, after all. Even the incredibly realistic pain from the scratch was transmitted to me via the neuron sensing headset," Ding Yue nodded slightly in agreement.

Everything in the virtual scene was indeed virtual. Even tactile, visual, and olfactory sensations were transmitted through the neuron sensing headset, rather than being genuine human sensory experiences.

"Bin, this virtual scene you’ve constructed so realistically now—does it run on 5-nanometer chips?"

Inside the virtual seaside villa, Ding Yue struck up a casual conversation with Bin.

Xu Bin walked into the living room, sat on the sofa, and nodded in response, "That’s right. The 5-nanometer chips have their limitations, but with Feiyue Game Engine technology, they’re sufficient to create this virtual scene. However, if you’re talking about building something as massive as the Metaverse, 5-nanometer chips won’t cut it. At a minimum, we’d need 3-nanometer chips."

"3-nanometer chips, huh? Guess our chip research needs to speed up—we should aim to outmaneuver foreign competition as soon as possible,"

Ding Yue rubbed his chin, his resolve growing stronger.

Currently, even foreign competitors had mastered 5-nanometer chip technology. They were already attempting to build their so-called Metaverse on top of 5-nanometer chips.

But Ding Yue had already confirmed that achieving the Metaverse Plan with this wasn’t feasible. At best, they could hype the concept, boost their company’s stock, and nothing more. It wasn’t practically achievable. Ding Yue and Xu Bin had already pushed the limits by creating this virtual scene based on 5-nanometer chips.

As for 3-nanometer chip technology, foreign competitors were also working on it, but it surely wouldn’t be smooth sailing.

After all, advancing chip technology isn’t easy, especially as it gets increasingly refined. Jumping from 7-nanometer to 5-nanometer involves significant hurdles, so progressing from 5-nanometer to 3-nanometer isn’t just jumping a few levels—it’s exponentially more challenging. Moving from 3-nanometer to 1-nanometer chips, in the future, might well resemble a monumental chasm. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

"True."

Xu Bin nodded in agreement and said seriously, "But achieving a technological leap like that isn’t something that happens overnight. Last year, we managed to achieve 5-nanometer chip technology. This year, we’re only just beginning to implement it. Expecting to master 3-nanometer chips within the year? That’s unlikely—even tomorrow’s prospects aren’t promising."

"I understand."

Ding Yue replied, "I’m just expressing hope, is all."

"Don’t worry, Yue, our computer team will give it our all. But as you know, the core of 3-nanometer chip technology lies in the precision manufacturing of lithography machines and etching equipment. At the end of the day, it comes down to the folks in the precision mechanical engineering field. So, Mist City Arts and Science University is still their territory."

Xu Bin shrugged as he spoke.

Well then, Bin’s words once again dragged the conversation back to the ongoing rivalry between the university’s computer team and mechanical engineering team.

Ding Yue smiled helplessly, "Both are equally important."

The two continued chatting in the virtual scene for quite some time until a god-like disembodied voice interrupted their immersion.

"Principal Ding, Director Xu, do you wish to continue experiencing this virtual scene?"

The voice belonged to the person in charge of the neuron sensing equipment.

"I think we’ve experienced enough. Did you gather all the data you needed?"

Ding Yue responded.

Since this was the first real human test involving the neuron sensing equipment, the test data was naturally invaluable to the research team.

That’s why Ding Yue asked if they had collected the required data.

"Yes, Principal Ding, the data has already been uploaded to the database," the person in charge responded.

"Alright. Then we’re done. Let’s wrap this up."

After experiencing the virtual scene thoroughly, Ding Yue felt he’d gotten a taste of everything. The amazing technology gave him an unprecedented sense of immersive realism. Interacting with Xu Bin in the scene made the experience almost perfect. Now, it was time to wait for chip technology to mature, alongside the collaboration between the university’s computer team and Feiyue Games Studio, to construct a virtual world and officially kick off Ding Yue’s Metaverse Plan.

Click!

Both Ding Yue and Xu Bin simultaneously heard the sound. Then, the immersive visuals of the virtual scene vanished, and the neuron sensing equipment attached to their heads halted its operation as well.

"Phew."

Ding Yue took a deep breath.

Xu Bin also took a deep breath.

The person in charge of the neuron sensing equipment had previously reminded Ding Yue and Xu Bin that upon exiting the device and returning to reality, users might experience symptoms like fatigue or dizziness, similar to those who have used VR goggles or watched movies with 3D glasses—effects that fade after removal.

Sure enough.

After taking a deep breath, Ding Yue felt much better from his initial dizziness. Returning from the virtual realm to reality, his consciousness was normal, and his body showed no discomfort.

"Principal Ding, how are you feeling physically right now?"

Bai Liwei, the head of the medical school, hurriedly approached and asked.

If the principal showed any signs of discomfort, Bai Liwei would immediately summon the pre-prepared medical team to ensure Ding Yue’s safety.

Beep!

"Principal Ding’s physical condition: Excellent!"

Big White conducted a scan of Ding Yue’s health—just one of the basic features of Big White’s medical health module.

Everyone was relieved upon hearing Big White announce the principal’s excellent health condition.

"I’m doing great, Big White. Check how Director Xu is doing next."

Ding Yue said with a smile.

Beep!

"Director Xu’s physical condition: Excellent!"

Big White conducted a health scan of Director Xu Bin next.

"I’m perfectly fine, of course. That was a fantastic experience." Xu Bin said confidently.

"Good to hear, good to hear."

Bai Liwei finally exhaled in relief upon hearing this.