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