Robot Solves Rubik's Cube In Record Time

Students at Purdue University in Indiana have created a robot capable of solving a 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube in just 0.103 seconds, setting a new world record. The robot solves the cube faster than a human, which typically takes 0.2-0.3 seconds. According to 23-year-old Met Patro, one of the four creators, this achievement expands the possibilities of synthetic systems. Professor Nak-Seon Patrick Hyun, the team leader, believes this result can approximate the understanding of high-speed coordination systems found in nature. The robot, named Purdubik's Cube, uses color recognition programs to create optimized algorithms for multiple solutions. The students invested significant effort and ingenuity in its creation. Their initial design won first place at a student work competition in December 2024.