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