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