0.38 Second Rubik's Cube Solve

Ben Katz · 36.8M views · 2018-03-07 · 0:31

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Overview

Ben Katz's custom robot solves a Rubik's Cube in 0.38 seconds. The description links to the hardware and software write-ups.

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Cited as proof that machines solved the cube in under a second years ago, often as the earlier record before newer robots.

Discussed on HN; no positive recommendation is recorded in this export · HN mentions 2018–2024

Topics

Robotics Chess, board games & puzzles

What people said

razodactyl · 2024-06 · Reference
> 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. [VIDEO]
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mkhalil · 2024-06 · Reference
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: [VIDEO] Hardware Info: [LINK] Software Info: [LINK]
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jader201 · 2023-12 · Reference
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. [VIDEO]
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