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Lego robot solves any Rubik's cube in less than 12 seconds

72 points| div | 15 years ago |engadget.com

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[+] ph0rque|15 years ago|reply
Cool... I wonder if the algorithms are transferable to something a bit more practical, like preparing me food :~).
[+] vegashacker|15 years ago|reply
According to the video, the full solve took 10.75 seconds, so it was actually under 11 seconds. Just sayin.
[+] robertg|15 years ago|reply
That's awesome, I like the solutions where the Rubik's cube isn't modified. I've seen several solutions where a hole has to be drilled in the cube, etc...

Also, being able to turn the cube on all 4 sides is a major plus.

[+] tomjen3|15 years ago|reply
Impressive. Does anybody know which algorithm is used?
[+] sharkbrainguy|15 years ago|reply
After examining the cube it precalculates an optimal (least moves) solution using Kociemba's algorithm, specifically it uses Cube Explorer by Herbert Kociemba.
[+] vinhboy|15 years ago|reply
the music certainly made it more interesting...
[+] CarlSmotricz|15 years ago|reply
than\
[+] div|15 years ago|reply
woops, would edit if I could. In my defense, English isn't my native tongue :)