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