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0.38 Second Rubik's Cube Solve

0.38 Second Rubik's Cube Solve

Ben Katz
0 HN recommenders · discussed 2018–2024
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About this video

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

Why it appears in the archive

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

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From the Hacker News discussion

CorpOverreach · 2018-09 · reference

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] [VIDEO]

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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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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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