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