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Purdue Students' Robot Sets World Record for Fastest Rubik’s Cube Solve

Purdubik’s Cube, a high-speed robotic system, solved a scrambled cube in 0.103 seconds, demonstrating cutting-edge engineering and earning Guinness World Record certification.

The team behind Purdubik’s Cube— a high-speed robotic system that can solve a scrambled Rubik’s Cube in 0.103 seconds, including Junpei Ota, Aiden Hurd, Matthew Patrohay and Brock Berta.
The high-speed robotic system can solve a scrambled Rubik’s Cube in 0.103 seconds,
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Overview

  • Purdubik’s Cube, built by Purdue University engineering students, shattered the previous record of 0.305 seconds set by Mitsubishi Electric in 2024.
  • The robot uses machine vision, custom solving algorithms, and industrial-grade motion control hardware to achieve sub-millisecond precision.
  • Originally developed for Purdue’s SPARK competition in December 2024, the project continued to be refined, culminating in the record-breaking performance.
  • The system features a Bluetooth-enabled Smart Cube, allowing users to scramble the puzzle in real time and watch the robot mirror and solve it instantly.
  • The achievement highlights Purdue’s emphasis on hands-on learning, with funding from co-op earnings and corporate sponsorships supporting the innovative project.