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