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