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