0.38 Second Rubik's Cube Solve
Why Hacker News recommends it
Cited as proof that machines solved the cube in under a second years ago, often as the earlier record before newer robots.
What it is
Ben Katz's custom robot solves a Rubik's Cube in 0.38 seconds. The description links to the hardware and software write-ups.
Recommended by 0 HN commenters across 0 different months, 2018 to 2024.
What Hacker News said
Cites CorpOverreach · 2018-09 · on “Self-solving Rubik's Cube”
Exactly this! The solving algorithm is no big deal at this point. Experienced cubers can solve them in under 10 seconds. There are machines that can solve them in < 1s. [1] Again, the innovation there is the accuracy and precision of the machinery involved. [1] [this video]
Cites jader201 · 2023-12 · on “Cyberrunner – robot playing Labyrinth board game”
Not sure if this qualifies as a “game”, but AI robots have been destroying human records for solving a Rubik’s Cube for a while. [this video]
Cites razodactyl · 2024-06 · on “Mitsubishi robot solves Rubik's Cube in 0.305s”
> This is a 2015 story. Why is it dated 2024? Edit: Ignore me, I was confused with the .38/s video from 6 years ago. [this video]
Cites mkhalil · 2024-06 · on “Mitsubishi robot solves Rubik's Cube in 0.305s”
Sorta related: (if this video triggers some brain neurons from the past) In 2018, this was solved by some guys (I believe one worked for Boston Dynamics) in 0.38s. Video: [this video] Hardware Info: [LINK] Software Info: [LINK]