Why Safety Matters

Working with robotics and electronics can be exciting but requires care. These guidelines apply to all participants using physical hardware as part of their competition entry.

Note: Students using simulation software only do not need to follow hardware safety guidelines.

Always Follow These Rules

• ✅ Always have adult supervision when working with electrical components
• ✅ Use age-appropriate tools and robotics kits (e.g., micro:bit, Lego Mindstorms)
• ✅ Check that all power connections are correct before powering on
• ✅ Keep liquids away from electronic components
• ✅ Store batteries safely and dispose of them properly
• ❌ Never modify mains power (240V) components
• ❌ Never leave charging batteries unattended
• ❌ Do not use damaged cables or components

Teacher & Parent Obligations

Schools and parents are responsible for ensuring students follow appropriate safety practices. The Robotics Coding Challenge organisers are not liable for injuries resulting from improper use of robotics equipment.

All school-based robotics work should comply with your school’s Work Health & Safety (WHS) policies.