The problem of Micromouse i.e. A Maze Solving Robot is about 32 years old but its importance in the field of Robotics is unparalleled because it requires thorough analysis and paper work. Before it is ...

Imagine you visit a maze with some friends. You emerge from the exit shortly after going in, and wait around for hours before your friends emerge. Naturally, they ask about the path you took — surely ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. If you want to solve a tricky problem, it often helps to get organized. You might, for example, break the problem into pieces and tackle ...