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Workplace robotics safety

Have you ever seen a robot at work, like a robot arm or a little robot that rolls around? These robots are really good at helping people do their jobs better and faster. But sometimes robots can be dangerous if people don't use them right. That's why we need to make sure robots are safe to work with.

Just like how you wear a helmet when you ride your bike to keep your head safe, there are rules for people who work with robots to keep them safe too. For example, people who work with robots might have to wear special clothes, like gloves or boots, to protect them from the robot.

Robots and people have to work together safely, just like how you and a friend have to play nicely without hurting each other. Sometimes people program robots to work by themselves, but they still have to be careful so they don't hurt anyone. Robots might get their own spaces where they can work without people around so that it's safe for everyone.

And just like how your mom or dad tells you to be careful with scissors or a hot stove, people who work with robots have to be trained so that they know how to use them safely. They learn how robots work and what to do if something goes wrong, so that everyone stays safe.

So, workplace robotics safety is all about making sure robots are safe to work with and that people who work with robots know how to be safe too.