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