Fancy algorithms capable of solving a Rubik’s Cube have appeared before, but a new system from the University of California, Irvine uses artificial intelligence to solve the 3D puzzle from scratch and ...

A deep reinforcement learning algorithm can solve the Rubik's Cube puzzle in a fraction of a second. The work is a step toward making AI systems that can think, reason, plan and make decisions. Since ...

“It’s a little plastic toy,” said Jessica Fridrich, tossing a Rubik’s Cube between her long-fingered hands on a stormy afternoon in her office at Binghamton University in upstate New York, her ...

Researchers have developed an AI algorithm which can solve a Rubik's Cube in a fraction of a second, according to a study published in the journal Nature Machine Intelligence. The system, known as ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A robot built at MIT has reportedly set a world speed record for solving a Rubik's Cube, cutting ...

For some, trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube is a way to pass the time – without the guarantee of satisfaction. For competitive “speedcubers,” solving the 3-D puzzle is a given, with the goal of achieving ...

BEAVERTON, Ore. (KOIN) — Most kids can’t wait for the final bell of the school day. But at Aloha Huber Park Elementary in Beaverton, some students stay after school to learn about algorithms — through ...

In some sports, time is everything. The fastest one to the finish wins. Speed skating, running, cycling, biathlon. It matters, too, in the world of speed cubing. Never heard of it? True, it doesn’t ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Andy Robertson reports on technology & digital play. Even a cursory glance around the playground during morning drop-off will tell ...

The Rubik’s Cube looks like a simple kids’ toy, but anyone who has tried to line up the block’s colors knows how challenging it is. For experts, the current record is about three and a half seconds to ...

The Rubik’s Cube looks like a simple kids’ toy, but anyone who’s tried to line up the block’s colors knows how challenging it is. For experts, the current record is about three and a half seconds to ...