DeepCubeA, on the other hand, taught itself to solve Rubik’s Cube using an approach to artificial intelligence known as reinforcement learning.

Scrambling it is much easier than solving it. But it still involves some fascinating questions, such as the number of random moves needed to consider the cube truly messed up.

A machine has taught itself to solve a Rubik’s Cube without human assistance, according to a group of UC Irvine researchers.

Will Callan, of Eldersburg, practices solving a 2x2x2 cube using a Speed Stacks competition timer. He is competing in Rubiks CubingUSA Nationals 2019 August 1-4 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

Tutorial for Rubik’s Cube: Android / iOS, free/$1 to remove ads A very useful guide to general solving methods, with some explanations of specific situations that I didn’t see in the other apps.

This time Dactyl has learned to solve a Rubik’s cube with one hand—once again through reinforcement learning in simulation.

Automated Rubik’s Cube solvers are such a common sight in robotics competitions that Guinness World Records has a dedicated category for them. But OpenAI Inc.’s new entry into the field stands ...