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