Motorola Droid solves Lego-encased Rubik's Cube in 24 mind-melting seconds (video)

Oh sure, you've seen your disgustingly hairy cousin solve a Rubik's Cube in 3 minutes and 13.4 seconds, and we've seen quite a few sophisticated robots do it in far less time. But in the latest episode of "Yes, Droid Really Does," we've got Motorola's darling solving a Lego-encased Cube in just over 24 seconds. Let's recap: a Droid, a Mindstorms NXT monstrosity, a Rubik's Cube and faux techno. Is there any chance you aren't clicking through to watch this video?

Update: Whoops -- had the wrong image in there somehow. Fixed now!

Update II: Drats -- the video owner removed the clip. We'll keep it embedded should it return.

Update III: It's back! Check it after the break.

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[Andrew Jones Posted May 10th 2010 3:36AM]

I've seen this thing for real at the embedded systems conference in San Jose. It's bad ass!!!... The phone connects to the Lego via bluetooth, instructing it what moves to make.

[saelboat Posted May 10th 2010 6:16AM]

there is a ridiculous amount of win in that video

[ChaskaCF Posted May 10th 2010 7:49AM]

24 second is also how long it will take to wipe out our entire species...

[cashclientel Posted May 10th 2010 9:01AM]

push up that share price arm!

[HJTravels Posted May 10th 2010 10:25AM]

Why doesn't anyone make something useful with this technology?

[fireryone Posted May 11th 2010 8:11AM]

that's great, even if its not faster than others.
Found a working video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXxMyZxhpnw

[thunderbollock Posted May 12th 2010 4:21AM]

Video removed by user...

[TheWhat Posted Jul 5th 2010 2:14PM]

Awesome! Too bad I'm more of a iPhone person.