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.⚠️ Is it safe to switch off before fixing? (a) safe (b) not safe
- 2.⚠️ Is it safe to charge it on a bed? (a) safe (b) not safe
- 3.⚠️ A robot arm suddenly moves towards you. What should you do? (a) stand still in front (b) push it hard (c) step back, call an adult (d) grab the arm
- 4.⚠️ Why must long hair be tied back near robots? (a) it can catch in gears (b) robots dislike hair (c) it makes them faster (d) it looks neat
- 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) use a swollen battery (b) switch off before fixing (c) reach into a moving arm (d) poke fingers in gears
- 6.⚠️ Is it safe to wear loose sleeves? (a) not safe (b) safe
- 7.⚠️ What should you do before fixing a robot? (a) hold its wheels (b) keep it running (c) speed it up (d) switch it off
- 8.True or false: to stay behind safety lines is not safe. (a) True (b) False
- 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) charge on a hard surface (b) keep fingers off gears (c) charge it on a bed (d) check wires before use
- 10.Which of these is safe? (a) reach into a moving arm (b) use a swollen battery (c) poke fingers in gears (d) test with an adult near
- 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) learn the stop button (b) stand in a robot’s path (c) block the emergency stop (d) fix it while it runs
- 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) switch off before fixing (b) keep hair tied back (c) open the battery pack (d) stay behind safety lines
- 13.⚠️ Is it safe to reach into a moving arm? (a) safe (b) not safe
- 14.True or false: to open the battery pack is safe. (a) True (b) False
- 15.⚠️ Is it safe to poke fingers in gears? (a) safe (b) not safe
- 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) learn the stop button (b) keep hair tied back (c) test with an adult near (d) use a swollen battery
- 17.True or false: to fix it while it runs is not safe. (a) True (b) False
- 18.⚠️ Is it safe to stay behind safety lines? (a) safe (b) not safe
- 19.⚠️ Is it safe to open the battery pack? (a) not safe (b) safe
- 20.⚠️ Where should you charge a robot’s battery? (a) on a soft bed (b) on a hard, clear surface (c) under a pillow (d) next to a heater
- 21.⚠️ Is it safe to fix it while it runs? (a) safe (b) not safe
- 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) wear loose sleeves (b) poke fingers in gears (c) block the emergency stop (d) keep fingers off gears
- 23.Which of these is safe? (a) use a swollen battery (b) block the emergency stop (c) switch off before fixing (d) fix it while it runs
- 24.Which of these is not safe? (a) check wires before use (b) switch off before fixing (c) fix it while it runs (d) learn the stop button
- 25.Which of these is not safe? (a) stay behind safety lines (b) switch off before fixing (c) keep fingers off gears (d) poke fingers in gears
- 26.Which of these is not safe? (a) learn the stop button (b) stay behind safety lines (c) reach into a moving arm (d) charge on a hard surface
- 27.True or false: to poke fingers in gears is not safe. (a) True (b) False
- 28.True or false: to open the battery pack is not safe. (a) False (b) True
- 29.Which of these is safe? (a) poke fingers in gears (b) open the battery pack (c) wear loose sleeves (d) charge on a hard surface
- 30.⚠️ Is it safe to use a swollen battery? (a) safe (b) not safe
- 31.⚠️ Is it safe to keep fingers off gears? (a) not safe (b) safe
- 32.Which of these is safe? (a) stand in a robot’s path (b) block the emergency stop (c) reach into a moving arm (d) check wires before use
- 33.True or false: to fix it while it runs is safe. (a) False (b) True
- 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) test with an adult near (b) poke fingers in gears (c) reach into a moving arm (d) charge it on a bed
- 35.⚠️ Is it safe to learn the stop button? (a) not safe (b) safe
- 36.⚠️ What should every big robot have in case of danger? (a) a paint brush (b) a cup holder (c) an emergency stop button (d) a music player
- 37.Which of these is not safe? (a) keep fingers off gears (b) switch off before fixing (c) open the battery pack (d) keep hair tied back
- 38.Which of these is safe? (a) poke fingers in gears (b) reach into a moving arm (c) wear loose sleeves (d) stay behind safety lines
- 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) test with an adult near (b) keep fingers off gears (c) poke fingers in gears (d) switch off before fixing
- 40.True or false: to test with an adult near is not safe. (a) False (b) True
Answer key
- safe
- not safe
- step back, call an adult
- it can catch in gears
- switch off before fixing
- not safe
- switch it off
- False
- charge it on a bed
- test with an adult near
- learn the stop button
- open the battery pack
- not safe
- False
- not safe
- use a swollen battery
- True
- safe
- not safe
- on a hard, clear surface
- not safe
- keep fingers off gears
- switch off before fixing
- fix it while it runs
- poke fingers in gears
- reach into a moving arm
- True
- True
- charge on a hard surface
- not safe
- safe
- check wires before use
- False
- test with an adult near
- safe
- an emergency stop button
- open the battery pack
- stay behind safety lines
- poke fingers in gears
- False
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