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