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