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