It’s a match-3 game inspired by the original puzzle toy

A 13-year-old schoolboy has built a Lego robot that can solve a Rubik's cube. Ruarcc, from St Malachy's College in north Belfast, first took steps to create puzzle-solving robot prototypes in his second year at school, aged 12. This was made possible after the school launched its creative digital technology hub (CDTH) last year.

A 13-year-old student from St. Malachy's College in North Belfast, has successfully built a Lego robot capable of solving a Rubik's cube. The young innovator, named Ruarcc, began developing prototypes for this innovative project last year. His creation was facilitated by the launch of his school's Creative Digital Technology Hub (CDTH) in 2023.

Solving the Rubik’s Cube has been made easier by a 13-year-old pupil from a north Belfast school. Ruarcc, who attends St Malachy’s College on the Antrim Road, had built a Lego robot that can solve the 3D combination puzzle.