The backdrop can also be propped up.

Upon hearing Xiao Xunlan's words, Lin Huanming couldn't help but frown: "You mean that without informing the company, you independently researched the code for robots to mimic humans and arbitrarily input this code into a companion robot?"

"I originally just wanted to create a robot with some human-like thinking to keep me company," Xiao Xunlan tried to find a reasonable explanation for her actions, "I'm too bored being alone, so..."

“I remember your behavior is illegal, isn’t it?” Lin Huanming said with a frown. “Our research has been reported to the company and approved by the government before it was carried out. We have also set standards to prevent the research from going too far, causing the code to run err autonomously and resulting in the robot not obeying human commands and violating the three laws of robotics.”

"And your robot has a custom-designed appearance..." Lin Huanming looked the young girl in front of him up and down, who had been exceptionally hired by the company.

To be honest, they really are like newborn calves that are not afraid of tigers.

"You didn't just use someone else's photo to customize the appearance of your robot, did you?" Lin Huanming asked Xiao Xunlan.

Looking at the girl's evasive eyes and lowered head, Lin Huanming was certain that he had guessed correctly.

"You want to borrow our lab—what's wrong with your robot?" Not wanting the robot to be scrapped, Lin Huanming asked Xiao Xunlan about the specific purpose of borrowing the lab.

"Ah, it's just that my robot needs an upgrade soon, but my computer's computing power isn't enough," Xiao Xunlan said, pointing to her fingers.

“I suddenly remembered that Professor Lin, your team at the company is researching companion robots that mimic human behavior. So I figured your computing power must be sufficient, and since it's in the same direction as my robot, maybe I can even improve some of the thinking flaws in my companion robot.” Xiao Xunlan looked up again and met Lin Huanming’s eyes.

Lin Huanming sighed, then explained the pros and cons to Xiao Xunlan: "You mean, you want me to let you, a non-team member, bring a humanoid robot that you've been researching privately, that hasn't been applied for or reported, and that might infringe on other people's portrait rights, into our lab without informing the company?"

"If something goes wrong, whose responsibility is it?"

"Yes, yes, yes! It can all be on my head!" Xiao Xunlan's voice grew weaker and weaker. Lin Huanming couldn't help but sigh when he saw her like this. If something goes wrong, the responsibility will be shared among all of us.

"Ah? Oh, oh, oh..." Hearing Lin Huanming say this, Xiao Xunlan guessed that she probably wouldn't have a chance to borrow the laboratory, and said somewhat dejectedly, "Alright then, Professor Lin, I'm sorry to bother you."

“If you absolutely must use the lab, then it’s not impossible,” Lin Huanming said.

Hearing that things had taken a turn for the better, Xiao Xunlan opened her eyes wide and looked at Lin Huanming expectantly.

“Do as I say,” Lin Huanming said to Xiao Xunlan with a blank expression. “I can’t let my team members be punished along with me because of some personal matter.”

Xiao Xunlan nodded vigorously.

Before meeting the young girl, Lin Huanming seemed to be able to listen. She took a deep breath, reviewed all the illegal acts Xiao Xunlan was currently committing in her mind, and then explained the process to Xiao Xunlan: "First, write a report to your superiors, saying that you are very interested in the research on humanoid robots and have already written a piece of code. Tell your superiors that the research on humanoid robots may be useful."

"In the time before your boss replies to you, find the person whose photo you used to customize the robot and ask them for the portrait rights. It's best to have a properly formatted paper document, or at least a verbal consent from the other party."

"You should also change the appearance of your robot. Even though you have obtained the other person's portrait rights, you can't just use that person's face directly."

"Change the eye color and hair color, or you can put two moles on your robot's face. Whatever you want, at least people have to be able to tell that your robot looks different from the original owner. It doesn't have to be obvious, but it has to be there."

"Your supervisor replied to you, asking what progress you've made in your independent research. Just tell them you've finished perfecting the code and all that's left is to find a robot to input it. Your supervisor's assistant should then ask you to sign a document, and at that point, you can write down the robot's number."

"Wait two more days. Once your robot is registered, someone will come and give you a small card that allows you to freely enter and exit the company. Hang that card around your robot's neck and then bring it to my lab."

"Did you understand?" Lin Huanming emphasized the last few words.

Seeing the young woman opposite him nodding like a chicken pecking at rice, Lin Huanming was still not entirely at ease and said to Xiao Xunlan, "You must do it right. Missing even one step could cause trouble."

"Don't worry, Professor Lin." Xiao Xunlan patted her chest, indicating that there was no problem.

“Okay,” Lin Huanming said, preparing to leave. “I’m going to buy food. You should eat early too.”

"Okay, goodbye Professor Lin." Xiao Xunlan also dashed off in the opposite direction from the cafeteria.