At present, it can perform automatic cruise with meter-level accuracy on most mature routes in the world.

Although it has not yet undergone sea trials, the effect of autonomous driving is not yet certain, but just looking at the technical manual, it is almost fool-proof operation.

Only a small amount of intervention is required during the process, or even no intervention at all...

By the way, boss, this one also has a gesture sensor. Do you see the flashing menu on the screen?

Please reach out and slide it to try."

"Reach out... slide?"

John tried to reach out his right hand and flicked on the menu in front of him.

The next moment, the picture in front of me switched with the action, and what appeared in the field of vision was the 3D model of the "Bill Crane", with different modules marked in different colors.

Try to reach out and touch it, and the operation status of the equipment in each module will be opened immediately, including turbine status, generator power, cabin temperature, etc.

There is even real-time movement of people in various areas. Several people smoking and fishing in the corner are marked with little red people...

John: "..."

With a wave of his hand, he slid again, and this time the screen returned to a 360° panoramic screen, with a somewhat illusory "Bill Crane" appearing at his feet.

This time a large number of data notes appeared on the screen.

For example, the current waterline, load, anchoring depth, distance from surrounding ships, and even the speed of the speedboat that just passed are marked...

"Hiss~"

As you said about autonomous driving, you want to directly digitize the ship!

John couldn't help but want to take back his previous thoughts.

This speculator's "job" is obviously done extremely well...

It seems that this thing can not only assist the captain in daily management of the ship, but also greatly simplify the captain's daily work.

It can also independently judge the operation of ship equipment and changes in waterways...

If autonomous driving can also be achieved...

John is not a novice who doesn't know anything.

Although I started to get involved in the capital circle in recent years, I had rich sailing experience when I was young, and I could see the development potential of this technology at a glance.

That is a significant reduction in the crew required to operate the ship!

Crew employment costs for domestic shipping companies generally account for 5 to 8% of ship operating costs, while foreign human resources are more expensive and generally account for 10 to 15%.

Now, installing a system can save nearly 10% of operating costs...

John has already begun to calculate the accounts in his mind...

What? Crew unemployment?

Sorry, that is not within the scope of capitalists' considerations...

After a long time, he put down the VR equipment and let out a sigh of relief.

Then he suddenly turned to look at the bearded captain, "When do you plan to start sea trials?"

The bearded man was stunned for a moment.

"Uh... tomorrow, we plan to do a short-term trial voyage lasting five days."

"Okay! Prepare a room. I will board the ship tomorrow and accompany you throughout the entire journey."

"ah?!"

Ignoring the surprised looks of his subordinates around him.

John was even beginning to think about when to personally visit the controller of Bai Yeji.

He knew that the other party must be waiting for him...

For a qualified capitalist, there will be no permanent enemies in this world, only permanent interests...

"By the way, how much does this thing cost?" John suddenly asked.

"Oh! I heard that the hardware modification fee for the entire equipment is about 5 million RMB."

"Yeah!" John nodded, the price was about the same as he expected.

This system requires a lot of hardware support, plus labor...the modification fee of more than 5 million is very reasonable.

The other party was very conscientious this time and didn't make much of the difference...

"However, the software usage fee and online upgrade permissions are relatively expensive, costing 1 million yuan per year."

John: "..."

I take back what I just said...
Chapter completed!