Robotics · lesson 8 of 30 · free

Safety around robots — Robotics for kids

Robots can be strong and fast, so we follow safety rules. Never reach into a moving robot or poke fingers near gears. Switch a robot off before you fix or adjust it. Every big robot has an emergency stop button — learn where it is and never block it. Tie back long hair and loose sleeves. Charge batteries on a hard, clear surface with an adult around, and never use a swollen or damaged battery.

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Robot tip

Off, away, stop — “switch off before touching, stay out of reach, and know the emergency stop”

  1. Stay behind safety lines and out of the reach of moving arms, wheels and gears.
  2. Switch off (and unplug the battery) before fixing; learn the emergency stop button.
  3. Hair tied back, no loose sleeves; charge on a hard surface; build and test with an adult.

Use it for: Before any hands-on robotics, robotics clubs and competitions, and visits to labs or factories.

Worked example: ⚠️ Is it safe to fix it while it runs? → not safe

  1. A running robot can suddenly move its wheels, gears or arms.
  2. Fingers can get caught, so fixing it while it runs is not safe — switch it off first.

Check: Switching off before fixing is the safe way ✓

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