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