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Life & fun · December 8, 2020

Snap Circuits Telepresence Robot

Snap Circuits Telepresence Robot: Holidays in 2020 are a little different. My family is spread out around the country, and due to the pandemic we're unable to gather together for holidays. I wanted a way to make grandparents feel included in our Thanksgiving celebration. A teleprese…

Snap Circuits Telepresence Robot launched on December 8, 2020 with 38 votes, #876 of 3,242 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 5 years on.

In plain words

Snap Circuits Telepresence Robot is a robotic building project that lets users construct and control a remote-presence device. Launched in 2020, it combines electronics education with practical robotics, allowing builders to create a functional robot they can operate from a distance. The project is designed for hobbyists and learners interested in hands-on STEM activities, offering a tangible way to explore circuits and robotics through assembly and experimentation.

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