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