Artificial Intelligence as a tool for analyzing cognitive and thinking problems: Rubik's Cube

Abstract

There is a wide variety of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms today. The use of these algorithms can be carried out in different areas or fields of action, in turn, with different levels of efficiency. The objective of this article is to carry out an analysis of the impact of artificial intelligence algorithms and the various implementation mechanisms that can be used specifically in problem solving. The study proposes a documentary investigation, exhibiting a problem-solving case study known as Rubik's Cube, which is a mechanical puzzle that requires logical and spatial thinking skills. It is demonstrated that the application of AI algorithms is successfully used to reach a faster and more efficient resolution of the aforementioned puzzle, and that teaching its resolution contributes to the development of cognitive and logical thinking skills in students. It is expected that this contribution to the academic-scientific society will generate a new line of research in the development of cognitive skills and logical thinking with the use of AI to solve various problems in any area.