[JesseK]

Technically, by that wording of <T25>, tools to discharge a pneumatic mechanism and/or pick up a robot are illegal as well; yet I haven't seen a single judge or referee ever say anything about them. Particularly, Curved T-handle hooks are used by a few teams to pick the robot up. Usually these items are in the best interest of safety, and the only 'competitive' advantage they provide are allowing the drivers to safely retrieve game pieces and/or lift the robot without straining their back, in order to stay healthy for future matches.

It will be interesting to see the implications of enforcing <T25> as worded.