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