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Self-Solving Rubik's Cubes

This Robotic Rubik's Cube Easily Solves the Difficult Puzzle Box

— October 11, 2018 — Tech
The Rubik's Cube is perhaps the most iconic and frustrating puzzle ever made, but a new robotic Rubik's Cube makes short work of the perceived unsolvable puzzle. Crafted by a Japanese creator Human Controller, this robotic device joins his pantheon of other robots all displayed on YouTube. Driving this robotic Rubik's Cube is a 3D-printed core attached to servo motors. The result is poltergeist-like operation as the servos and core work diligently to automatically solve the puzzle cube.

The creator of the robotic Rubik's cube has not explained the computer technology driving the cube but several sleuths have already discovered how the cube operates. The servos essentially memorize how the cube has been shuffled and will then reverse the steps to complete the puzzle.
Trend Themes
1. Robotic Rubik's Cubes - The trend of robotic Rubik's Cubes presents an opportunity for innovative technologies that can solve complex puzzles.
2. 3D Printing in Robotics - The trend of using 3D printing in robotic devices like the Rubik's Cube core opens up possibilities for customizable and efficient solutions.
3. Automated Puzzle Solvers - The trend of automated puzzle solvers, exemplified by the Rubik's Cube, indicates growing demand for intelligent machines that can quickly solve complex problems.
Industry Implications
1. Robotics - The robotics industry can capitalize on the trend of robotic Rubik's Cubes to develop more advanced robotic systems for various applications.
2. 3D Printing - The 3D printing industry can leverage the trend of incorporating 3D-printed cores in robotics to offer customized and precise solutions for different robotic devices.
3. Puzzle and Toy Manufacturing - The puzzle and toy manufacturing industry can explore the trend of automated puzzle solvers to create innovative puzzle games and toys that offer automated solving capabilities.
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