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