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