After 10 years, a robot breaks the world record for solving a Rubik's Cube, outperforming humans.
Two British brothers have achieved a new milestone in robotics by designing a robot capable of solving a complex Rubik's Cube puzzle at an astonishing speed. Their robot recently received recognition from the Guinness World Records after successfully solving a 4x4 Rubik's Cube in just 45.3 seconds, breaking a record that had stood for more than a decade. This project was developed by brothers Matthew and Thomas Biden, who combined their technical skills to build the robot, according to a report by the technology and engineering news website "Interesting Engineering," which was reviewed by "Al Arabiya Business." Matthew focused primarily on the software and control system, developing algorithms that enabled the robot to analyze the cube and determine the correct sequence of movements needed to solve it. Thomas contributed to the design and production of many of the robot's mechanical parts using 3D printing technology. This collaboration allowed them to combine their programming expertise with creative engineering, resulting in a machine that operates with high precision and efficiency. Matthew said: "I decided to break the record as part of my college graduation project. I've always enjoyed Rubik's Cubes since I was young, as well as computer science. I felt that combining the two was a natural progression and a great project." The robot is built on a central frame that holds the cube in place, and uses four mechanical arms distributed around the cube. Each arm can precisely rotate different layers of the Rubik's Cube. After scanning the cube and identifying its pattern, the robot calculates the fastest solution using programmed algorithms, then performs a rapid series of rotational movements until all the faces of the cube are correctly aligned. During the demonstration, the robot moved quickly and smoothly as each arm rotated the cube in a precisely calculated sequence, and within seconds, the robot had solved the puzzle completely. The record wasn't broken on the first try. The brothers faced several unsuccessful attempts before arriving at the final result. After improving the robot's performance and increasing its speed, they were able to solve the puzzle in 45.3 seconds, setting a new world record. Interestingly, the idea for the robot began as a student project while they were studying at the University of Bristol. What started as an academic experiment eventually evolved into a sophisticated robotic system capable of achieving a world record.
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