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