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