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