A Japanese robot has solved a Rubik's Cube in world record time, thanks in part to artificial intelligence (AI) that helps it to distinguish between the puzzle's colored panels, new footage shows.

Today's Google Doodle marks the 40th anniversary of the Rubik's Cube: the toy and/or puzzle that has rapidly infuriated and then eternally haunted almost person to have walked this fair Earth ...

The ' TOKUFASTbot ' developed by Mitsubishi Electric can solve a Rubik's Cube in 0.305 seconds, and has been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the 'fastest robot to solve a puzzle ...

The Rubik's Cube was at its prime in the 1980s, among Care Bears and big hair. In fact, more than 100 million of these puzzles were sold in that decade. But while many 80s fads went the way of the ...

Dubbed the Purdubik’s Cube, this robotic system is now capable of solving a Rubik’s Cube in just 0.103 seconds. To illustrate just how fast this is, its designers point out that a simple blink ...

Discover the tricks the planet's fastest speedcubers use to challenge for the Red Bull Rubik's Cube World Cup. And now, you can learn and compete alongside the pros without leaving your sofa.

Students at Purdue University in the US have developed a robot Rubik's Cube champion, capable of solving the famous puzzle faster than the blink of an eye.

The latest record reflects the radical advancements made in the field of robotics in recent years. In 2009, the world record for a robot solving a Rubik’s Cube stood at one minute and four seconds.

Jayden McNeill used to be able to solve a Rubik's Cube with his feet. Now he can do it blindfolded - and he reckons anyone can learn how to do it.