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