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