Ta da! New Guinness World Record set for completing a Rubik's Cube in just 3.253 seconds... by a robot

  • Cubestormer 3 machine solved a Rubik's Cube in just 3.253 seconds
  • Previous non-human record was 5.27 seconds - set by robot's predecessor
  • Attempt completed at Big Bang Fair, held at the NEC in Birmingham

By Daily Mail Reporter

PUBLISHED: 14:24 EST, 15 March 2014 | UPDATED: 16:57 EST, 17 March 2014


The Guinness World Record for solving a Rubik's Cube in the fastest time has today been smashed by a robot.

The Cubestormer 3 solved the cube in a speedy 3.253 seconds - much to the delight of spectators at the Big Bang Fair, held at the NEC in Birmingham.

The robot's record-breaking time beat the previous non-human record of 5.27 seconds - set by the machine's predecessor, the Cubestormer 2.

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The Cubestormer 3 gets to work on solving the Rubik's Cube. The machine today broke the World Record for the fastest solve ever with a time of 3.253

The Cubestormer 3 gets to work on solving the Rubik's Cube. The machine today broke the World Record for the fastest solve ever with a time of 3.253

The robot's record-breaking time beat the previous non-human record of 5.27 seconds, which was set by the machine's predecessor, the Cubestormer 2, over 18 months ago

The robot's record-breaking time beat the previous non-human record of 5.27 seconds, which was set by the machine's predecessor, the Cubestormer 2, over 18 months ago

 

Before that, the record stood at 10.69 seconds - achieved by a robot built by final year computing students at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia in 2011.

The Cubestormer 3 was built over 18 months by engineer co-designers David Gilday and Mike Dobson who were working with technology company ARM.

The machine uses an ARM-powered Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone to analyze the cube and instruct four robotic hands to do move the elements of the cube.

Speaking before the challenge, Dominic Vergine from ARM, said: 'We are very confident the robot will break the record.

 

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'The new robot can think three times faster than its older brother. The record-breaking attempt is a bit of fun for us.

'Our real focus is to demonstrate what can be achieved with readily-available technology to inspire young minds into taking a greater interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.'

The Big Bang Fair is an annual science, technology, engineering and maths event for young people aged between 7 and 19.

The robot in action. The record attempt took place at the Big Bang Fair - held at the NEC in Birmingham

The robot in action. The record attempt took place at the Big Bang Fair - held at the NEC in Birmingham

The robot uses uses a Samsung smartphone (pictured) to analyze the cube and instruct four robotic hands to do move the elements of the cube

The robot uses uses a Samsung smartphone (pictured) to analyze the cube and instruct four robotic hands to do move the elements of the cube

RUBIK'S CUBE RECORD-BREAKERS

Single time: Mats Valk of the Netherlands in March 2013 with a time of 5.55 seconds at the Zonhoven Open in Belgium.

Average time: Feliks Zemdegs at the Melbourne Cube Day 2013 with a 6.54 seconds average solve time.

One-handed solving: A time of 9.03 seconds was made by Feliks Zemdegs at the Lifestyle Seasons Summer 2014

Feet solving: Fakhri Raihaan solved a Rubik's Cube with his feet in 27.93 seconds at the Celebes 2012.

Robot: Cubestormer 3 solved a Rubik's Cube in 3.253 seconds - beating the Cubestormer 2's record of 5.27 seconds.

About 65,000 schoolchildren attend the event - with organisers hoping a variety of showcases, talks and events will inspire them to pursue a career in science and technology.

The Big Bang Fair also hosts the finals of the National Science + Engineering Competition - which rewards schoolchildren who have already excelled in science at school.

The event is perhaps inspired - in its title at least - by the hit US comedy show The Big Bang Theory, which follows the lives and careers of a group of young, nerdy scientists.

The Rubik's Cube was invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Erno Rubik.

It was originally called the Magic Cube, but was licensed by Rubik to be sold by Ideal Toy Corp in 1980.

It is widely regarded as one of the best-selling toys of all time - having sold 350million units in 2010.

The fastest human time to solve a cube was set in March last year by Mats Valk of the Netherlands who completed the challenge in an impressive 5.55 seconds.

Amazingly, some talented fans can complete the cube with one hand - such as Feliks Zemdegs who holds the single-handed completion record of 9.03 seconds.

Another top solver Fakhri Raihaan can complete the toy with his feet in just 27.93 seconds.

The fastest human to ever complete a cube - which was invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor Erno Rubik, is Mats Valk of the Netherlands in March 2013 with a time of 5.55 seconds

The fastest human to ever complete a cube - which was invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor Erno Rubik, is Mats Valk of the Netherlands in March 2013 with a time of 5.55 seconds


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What a rubbish video

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wow i we use these cubes for what exactly ,yes nothing at all

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More sloppily written DM tosh- the Cube has sold 350 million in total up to 2009/2010, not 350 million in 2010 alone.

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Pandora's box is now open. Skynet has been awakened. These robots can soon make a split decision in mili-seconds to wipe us out.

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They will want to keep us to oil them and for amusement.

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You should check Boston Dynamics' military robots video from Youtube... That's pretty scary, give it a decade or so and we might have these self-thinking robots like those in the video. o.o

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Forget these robots where are the Terminators? now those will be cool robots

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Someone has too much time on their hands, this is pretty sad lol

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WE WILL BEAT WHEN THE WAR COMES!!

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The video is a one minute advert, preceded by a 30second toothpaste advert. Not the actual win. Disappointing.

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Tell me about it, whenever I see a video link on DM now, I find it easier and quicker to view it on YouTube. DM videos are annoying to say the least.

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Adblock - free and gets rid of the adverts!

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The video is a one minute advert, preceded by a 30second toothpaste advert. Not the actual win. Disappointing.

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and the robot is made of technic lego! very clever!

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