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