After 10 years, a robot breaks the world record for solving a Rubik's Cube, outperforming humans.

After 10 years, a robot breaks the world record for solving a Rubik's Cube, outperforming humans.

 Two British brothers have achieved a new milestone in robotics by designing a robot capable of solving a complex Rubik's Cube at an astonishing speed. Their robot recently received recognition from Guinness World Records after successfully solving a 4x4 Rubik's Cube in just 45.3 seconds, breaking a record that had stood for over a decade.

This project was developed by brothers Matthew and Thomas Biden, who combined their technical skills to build the robot, according to a report by Interesting Engineering, a website specializing in technology and engineering news, which was reviewed by Al Arabiya Business.

Matthew focused primarily on the software and control system, developing the algorithms that enable the robot to analyze the cube and determine the correct sequence of movements needed to solve it. Thomas contributed to the design and production of many of the robot's mechanical parts using 3D printing technology.

This collaboration allowed them to combine their programming expertise with creative engineering, resulting in a machine that operates with high precision and efficiency. Matthew said, "I decided to break the record as part of my university graduation project. I've always enjoyed Rubik's Cubes since I was a child, as well as computer science. Combining the two felt like a natural progression and a fantastic project."

The robot is built on a central frame that holds the cube in place and uses four mechanical arms distributed around it. Each arm can precisely rotate different layers of the Rubik's Cube. After scanning the cube and identifying its pattern, the robot calculates the fastest solution using programmed algorithms, then executes a rapid series of rotational movements until all the faces of the cube are correctly aligned.

During the demonstration, the robot moved swiftly and smoothly as each arm rotated the cube in a precisely calculated sequence. Within seconds, the robot solved the entire puzzle.

The record wasn't broken on the first attempt. The brothers faced several unsuccessful attempts before achieving the final result. After refining the robot's performance and increasing its speed, they were able to solve the puzzle in 45.3 seconds, setting a new world record.

Interestingly, the idea for the robot originated as a student project while they were studying at the University of Bristol. What began as an academic experiment eventually evolved into a sophisticated robotic system capable of achieving a world record.