efish

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Elizabeth Fish is a freelance writer who happens to run a hyperlocal news website in Lincoln, UK. She also covers all things geeky for TechHive.

Articles by efish

Shark, attacked: Tracker robot hunts sharks to understand their behavior

If you see this strange robot lurking in coastal waters, an actual shark probably isn't far away either.

By Elizabeth Fish 10 years ago

This robot makes your watercolor masterpiece look like finger painting

Put your brushes and pencils down! The e-David robot’s monochrome art is akin to the Mona Lisa…sort of.

By Elizabeth Fish 10 years ago

DARPA’s newest humanoid robot takes blows from wrecking balls without flinching

This impressive hydraulic robot can balance itself and move with the same fluidity as humans.

By Elizabeth Fish 10 years ago

Bring Terminator back to life with 15,000 Lego bricks

Revive the Terminator films by rebuilding relentless machine for yourself—out of Lego.

By Elizabeth Fish 10 years ago

Tiny insect robot floats better than a butterfly, won’t sting like a bee

The world's tiniest robot can take off and fly perfectly, thanks to engineers at Harvard University.

By Elizabeth Fish 10 years ago

BigDog robot can hurl cinderblocks with ease, is more loyal than other robots

If you have a grudge, let BigDog protect you with its block-hurling ability.

By Elizabeth Fish 10 years ago

Don’t try this paintball-equipped drone hack at home

Want the advantage the next time you play paintball? Build a drone that also fires missiles!

By Elizabeth Fish 10 years ago

Hearbo robot can interpret sounds, will hear you scream when it takes over the world

Honda researchers have built a robot that can hear and interpret various different sounds.

By Elizabeth Fish 10 years ago

Robotic wheelchair climbs stairs, gives legs to the disabled

This robotic wheelchair can climb stairs. Yep.

By Elizabeth Fish 10 years ago

This repurposed washing machine makes a great coffee roaster

One engineer figures out a way of reviving broken household objects and turning them into something else useful in the home.

By Elizabeth Fish 10 years ago

Ding dong! Wireless doorbell informs you of visitors with a text message

One of the worst things that can happen while expecting a package is not hearing the doorbell ring. Not only do you miss out on getting your cool swag, but now you have to make a trip to the post office—the most depressing place on Earth. Someone must felt our collective pain and thought up this sweet doorbell hack.

By Elizabeth Fish 11 years ago