Robot solves puzzle cube in less than a second, Guinness World Records shares video

From expressing wonder to suggesting GWR create a separate edition for robots, people posted various comments on this puzzle cube video.

Published on: May 24, 2024, 06:19:38 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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How long do you think it takes a robot to solve a cube puzzle? As per a video shared by Guinness World Records (GWR), less than a second. The footage shows a robot created by a Japanese company solving a 3x3x3 cube in the blink of an eye.

The image, taken from a viral video shared by Guinness World Records, shows a robot solving a puzzle cube. (Instagram/@guinnessworldrecords)

“Fastest robot to solve a rotating puzzle cube. 0.305 seconds by Component Production Engineer Centre, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation,” GWR wrote while they shared the video. The record was created in Tokyo on May 21.

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Take a look at the video that will leave you in disbelief:

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The video was shared about 18 hours ago. Since then, the share has gone viral, accumulating nearly 2.7 million views. Also, the video has collected tons of comments.

What did Instagram users say about this video of a robot creating a world record?

“So now we have to compete with a robot for a world record,” posted an Instagram user.

“And… the robot can also be used for?” asked another.

“The cube was solved before I blinked my eyes,” expressed a third.

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“If robots are participating, we are going to need a whole new record book,” shared a fourth.

“It would be better to create a Guinness World Records - Robot Edition,” commented a fifth.

“This is genuinely insane. How fast is that,” wrote a sixth.

How long does it take for a human to solve a rotating puzzle? According to Guinness World Records (GWR), the current holder of that record, Yiheng Wang from China, completed the feat in 4.48 seconds.

What are your thoughts on the video of the robot solving a puzzle cube at an unbelievable speed? Did the video leave you surprised?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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