Chapter 230 Artificial Genius

"Wow... wow... no way..."

In a room on the first floor of the training building of the Staplewood first-team training area, Yang Huan was walking there wearing a pair of large black glasses, shouting from time to time.

Looking at that look, people who didn't know him would think he had put a few bricks on his forehead.

Zhuang Zicheng and Palmer Rudge, who flew from China to the UK, as well as the coaching staff including Bielsa, and technical experts such as Marcus du Satoy, all stayed away from him at this time, for fear of being accidentally hurt by him.

“Is it really that realistic?”

Seeing Young Master Huan shouting and dancing like that, the people around him were all curious.

Is this thing called a virtual reality helmet reliable?

"Who knows? But it looks very realistic."

"So is it really effective to use it to train players?"

"I don't know. I'm afraid no one in the world knows."

I'm afraid only Young Master Huan would use this kind of high-tech that only exists in legends to train players.

Zhuang Zicheng and Palmer Larch stood aside with smiles on their faces. They had witnessed it with their own eyes.

With the strong financial support of Yang Huan, this virtual reality helmet has done better than they imagined.

Of course, there are still many imperfections that need further improvement or even innovation.

But overall, it is quite reliable.

And although this is an experimental product, it is only one step away from mass production.

Because the materials used are common, but we have some unique technologies in software development.

Yang Huan took off his virtual reality helmet and let out a loud cry.

"This thing is really addictive and much more reliable than the one you had before!"

Yang Huan casually handed the glasses to Sun Yue and walked over.

Several hands immediately stretched out from beside Sun Yue, but the boy put it on his head right away, which immediately aroused public indignation.

"Hey, you guys, take your time, one at a time, and don't break anything!"

These guys look so worthless. It's just a virtual reality helmet, isn't it? Why fight over it like this?

I'll make a dozen and put them here for you to try every day.

However, we really need to let these people give it a try.

They are either coaches or technical experts. If they are not familiar with this thing, how can they let the players use it?

"However, there is a problem." Yang Huan felt that there was still something missing.

"Master Huan, please speak." Palmer Larch has adapted to his identity and status.

Before, when Yang Huan asked him to come to China, he was a little reluctant.

But once he arrived in Shenzhen, the legendary capital of counterfeits, he completely fell in love with this city.

This is a hardware lover's paradise.

"The images are still not realistic enough, they can't be lifelike."

Zhuang Zicheng listened and nodded, "Brother Huan, we are still limited in manpower right now, and this football video was converted from the high-definition video of the FA Cup final, so there must be some unsatisfactory aspects."

Yang Huan can understand this.

Even though Hollywood's animation special effects are so amazing, the things they produce still can't be realistic.

Some things are subject to objective conditions.

"You can go to research and development. If you don't have enough people, you can recruit them. As long as they are genuine talents, you don't have to worry about high salaries!"

Yang Huan's words were indeed very bold.

At least, he has the confidence and strength to do so.

"But many technical experts are unwilling to come to China. They are prejudiced against us." Zhuang Zicheng smiled bitterly.

When Yang Huan heard this, he was really a little annoyed.

"We don't care about those who are prejudiced or unhappy. The world won't stop moving without any of them."

Palmer Larch thought so too.

"Besides, all research is teamwork. It depends on a team, not one person. Apple doesn't have a large team, so could Jobs do it?"

"So I always say that what is suitable for us is just a matter of words. Those who are really pretentious and picky are basically not suitable for us. So there is no need for us to try our best to please others, which will only ruin the morale and fighting spirit of the team."

Zhuang Zicheng understood, "Brother Huan, I understand."

“The most expensive thing is often the cheapest, so the truly talented are not afraid of high salaries!”

Zhuang Zicheng nodded heavily again.

He really admired his elder brother Huan.

He is only a few years older than me, but why do his words make so much sense?

If this person really became my brother-in-law, it would really be...

"By the way, I was wondering, can we build a virtual training system around this?" Yang Huan suddenly had an idea.

When Yang Huan thought of this, he immediately called Bielsa, Luis Borini, Jorge Bernardo Griffa and Ramon Madoni, as well as Marcus du Satoy and Howard Hamilton from the Data Research Center.

"Virtual training system?"

Everyone was shocked by Young Master Huan's inexplicable idea.

If football match scenes can be virtualized, should even training sessions be virtualized?

"I heard that the Germans have developed a practice room that is similar to the principle of a ball serving machine. They build a room and set up ball serving machines at different angles in the room. When the players go in, the ball serving machines start to work, and the players are responsible for catching the ball and passing it to a random exit."

Yang Huan also learned this based on the news he saw in his previous life.

Many people say that Dortmund became so successful because of this.

But this is nonsense, machines will always be just machines.

The most amazing thing about Dortmund is the spirit of the team.

That is what Klopp said, the bloodiness of a boxer!

Without this spirit, Dortmund would be half-crippled.

"I've heard about this, too," Howard Hamilton said. "Whether it's a ball machine or a practice room, it's not hard to get one."

Yang Huan nodded and said: "So, what I mean is, based on this, upgrade!"

"When players put on the virtual reality helmet, they are presented with a variety of lifelike game scenes and various emergencies, and the ball machines around them automatically serve a variety of balls according to the game scenes."

"For example, when Ibrahimovic was training, the ball coming from his left side, the strength, arc, rotation, etc. of the pass we adopted were all set according to Neymar's playing habits. Even the shouting was Neymar's voice, and on the right side, Chamberlain, or James Rodriguez, etc.

"In short, everything is simulated as close to reality as possible."

When everyone heard Yang Huan’s words, their first reaction was that it was impossible.

"Master Huan, this is impossible, right?"

"Yeah, how can it be so real?"

"Even if there is a virtual reality helmet, how can the helmet be synchronized with the ball machine?"

"How is it possible for a ball machine to simulate the habits of players and deliver such realistic ball paths?"

“It’s so complicated, it’s unbelievable.”

But some people don't see it that way.

Zhuang Zicheng shook his head, "No, Brother Huan, I think it's possible."

"Tell me about it." Yang Huan liked this boy more and more.

"In the United States, advanced sports science analysis systems already have the ability to analyze a player's speed, dribbling distance, shooting power and angle, and a host of other very sophisticated analysis items. As long as these data are integrated, theoretically, to achieve the level that Brother Huan Shao mentioned, the only problem left is the hardware aspect."

"We thought it was impossible at first, but that was because we confused the concept. We didn't want the training machine to perform and adapt to circumstances like a human, but just to make it make the most reasonable choice at a certain time, and this is all provided by the data we recorded in advance."

"Then what?" Yang Huan nodded with a smile.

Zhuang Zicheng thought about it carefully and seriously. "The reason why I think it is possible is that I think it requires patience, a long time to debug, and very complete data. This is a very large system project, and both software and hardware need to be upgraded and innovated."

"However, with existing technology, especially advances in some areas such as sensors, we can now fully achieve this."

Palmer Larch also nodded and said, "Zicheng is right. This is achievable, but it is very complicated and cumbersome, and requires a huge amount of research and development funds."

"How much do you need?" Yang Huan asked with a smile.

Zhuang Zicheng and Palmer Larch looked at each other and shook their heads.

Howard Hamilton also had a bitter smile on his face. "They are right. The current technology can indeed achieve this, but this is only in theory. If we really want to put it into practice, we need to invest a bottomless pit of research and development funds. Moreover, even if this kind of research is successful, it will only play a role in the field of football. Who is willing to do it?"

Bielsa shook his head. “I don’t think it can only work in football. Even if it can only work in football, I think it is enough, because if what Master Huan said is really achieved and such a system is established, what will be the result?”

Jorge Bernardo Griffa, who has extremely rich experience in youth training, was amazed.

“I can’t imagine what amazing changes this system will bring to youth football training if it succeeds, but I am absolutely sure of one thing, that is, it will be possible to mass-produce technically talented players, and football will usher in an era of artificial geniuses!”

"Well said, Jorge!" Yang Huan also felt that his idea had a future.

"When computers first came out, who could have imagined what would happen today? Let's not talk about the distant past, let's talk about something more recent. When the iPhone first came out, who could have imagined that it would be so popular in every aspect of life as it is now?"

At this point, Yang Huan shook his head and smiled, "So, no one knows what will happen in the future."

Everyone, including Howard Hamilton, had to nod in agreement.

"I am a possessive person. I would rather kill someone by mistake than let him go!" Yang Huan clapped his hands vigorously. "Let's do it this way. I will invest in this project. Zicheng, you will assist Dr. Hamilton and set up a working group to be responsible for this project!"

Zhuang Zicheng nodded at Howard Hamilton, and both of them were full of expectations for this project.

On the contrary, Sun Yue, who had been silent beside Yang Huan, suddenly came out at this time.

"Master Huan, actually, you don't have to invest all of it yourself."

When Yang Huan saw the cunning look in the boy's eyes, he knew that he must have some ideas, so he immediately asked with a smile, "What are your ideas?"

Everyone immediately looked at Sun Yue.

Those who know him know that although this guy is a flatterer, he has a quick mind and is smart and capable in his work. What a talented person!

"Since we all think this project has a future, then surely others will think so, especially those big companies in related industries, such as giants like Nike and Adidas."

Yang Huan clapped his hands vigorously and praised: "You are right, they will definitely be interested."

Sun Yue immediately struck while the iron was hot, "Master Huan, they have been eager to see you recently."

After a pause, the boy started to flatter again.

"However, how can you, Master Huan, be asked to deal with such a trivial matter? I can just go and talk to them!"

Yang Huan couldn't help but praise this boy for his knowledge and taste.

This kind of sponsorship-seeking matter is really not suitable for him to be involved in.

So Yang Huan didn't object.

"Okay, go talk to them. It's still the same old rule. The highest bidder wins!"

Sun Yue immediately nodded in agreement.

He is already very familiar with this kind of business.