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