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