Robotics Worksheet: Robot Safety
Robot tip (Off, away, stop): Stay behind safety lines and out of the reach of moving arms, wheels and gears. Switch off (and unplug the battery) before fixing; learn the emergency stop button. Hair tied back, no loose sleeves; charge on a hard surface; build and test with an adult.
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- 1.True or false: to charge it on a bed is not safe. (a) True (b) False
- 2.True or false: to charge on a hard surface is safe. (a) True (b) False
- 3.True or false: to switch off before fixing is safe. (a) True (b) False
- 4.Which of these is not safe? (a) use a swollen battery (b) test with an adult near (c) keep hair tied back (d) switch off before fixing
- 5.⚠️ What should every big robot have in case of danger? (a) a music player (b) a paint brush (c) a cup holder (d) an emergency stop button
- 6.True or false: to test with an adult near is safe. (a) True (b) False
- 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) charge it on a bed (b) stay behind safety lines (c) block the emergency stop (d) fix it while it runs
- 8.True or false: to check wires before use is not safe. (a) True (b) False
- 9.Which of these is not safe? (a) keep fingers off gears (b) keep hair tied back (c) check wires before use (d) fix it while it runs
- 10.⚠️ Is it safe to charge on a hard surface? (a) safe (b) not safe
- 11.⚠️ Where should you charge a robot’s battery? (a) under a pillow (b) on a soft bed (c) on a hard, clear surface (d) next to a heater
- 12.True or false: to open the battery pack is not safe. (a) True (b) False
- 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) test with an adult near (b) check wires before use (c) fix it while it runs (d) keep fingers off gears
- 14.⚠️ Why must long hair be tied back near robots? (a) it looks neat (b) it can catch in gears (c) robots dislike hair (d) it makes them faster
- 15.⚠️ Is it safe to learn the stop button? (a) safe (b) not safe
- 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reach into a moving arm (b) charge on a hard surface (c) charge it on a bed (d) fix it while it runs
- 17.Which of these is safe? (a) block the emergency stop (b) check wires before use (c) fix it while it runs (d) open the battery pack
- 18.⚠️ Is it safe to use a swollen battery? (a) safe (b) not safe
- 19.⚠️ Is it safe to keep hair tied back? (a) not safe (b) safe
- 20.True or false: to stay behind safety lines is not safe. (a) True (b) False
- 21.⚠️ Is it safe to keep fingers off gears? (a) not safe (b) safe
- 22.True or false: to switch off before fixing is not safe. (a) False (b) True
- 23.True or false: to learn the stop button is safe. (a) False (b) True
- 24.Which of these is not safe? (a) check wires before use (b) stay behind safety lines (c) block the emergency stop (d) keep fingers off gears
- 25.⚠️ What should you do before fixing a robot? (a) speed it up (b) keep it running (c) hold its wheels (d) switch it off
- 26.⚠️ Is it safe to fix it while it runs? (a) safe (b) not safe
- 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) switch off before fixing (b) keep fingers off gears (c) use a swollen battery (d) test with an adult near
- 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) open the battery pack (b) poke fingers in gears (c) keep fingers off gears (d) wear loose sleeves
- 29.Which of these is safe? (a) block the emergency stop (b) poke fingers in gears (c) charge it on a bed (d) keep fingers off gears
- 30.True or false: to learn the stop button is not safe. (a) True (b) False
- 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stand in a robot’s path (b) test with an adult near (c) wear loose sleeves (d) open the battery pack
- 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) wear loose sleeves (b) poke fingers in gears (c) learn the stop button (d) use a swollen battery
- 33.Which of these is safe? (a) reach into a moving arm (b) open the battery pack (c) use a swollen battery (d) test with an adult near
- 34.Which of these is not safe? (a) stay behind safety lines (b) learn the stop button (c) switch off before fixing (d) wear loose sleeves
- 35.True or false: to use a swollen battery is safe. (a) True (b) False
- 36.⚠️ Is it safe to stay behind safety lines? (a) not safe (b) safe
- 37.True or false: to fix it while it runs is not safe. (a) True (b) False
- 38.⚠️ Is it safe to reach into a moving arm? (a) safe (b) not safe
- 39.Which of these is safe? (a) learn the stop button (b) poke fingers in gears (c) stand in a robot’s path (d) reach into a moving arm
- 40.Which of these is safe? (a) block the emergency stop (b) switch off before fixing (c) poke fingers in gears (d) wear loose sleeves
Answer key
- True
- True
- True
- use a swollen battery
- an emergency stop button
- True
- stay behind safety lines
- False
- fix it while it runs
- safe
- on a hard, clear surface
- True
- fix it while it runs
- it can catch in gears
- safe
- charge on a hard surface
- check wires before use
- not safe
- safe
- False
- safe
- False
- True
- block the emergency stop
- switch it off
- not safe
- use a swollen battery
- keep fingers off gears
- keep fingers off gears
- False
- test with an adult near
- learn the stop button
- test with an adult near
- wear loose sleeves
- False
- safe
- True
- not safe
- learn the stop button
- switch off before fixing
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