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Let's not try and find loopholes.. The rule is obviously there so as not to have damage to the playing field due to poor designing. If a bot gets knocked over and metal hits the carpet causing a tear, or a gouge in the HDPE, there won't be a penelty. "Traumatic destruction due to colision" The rule is there so a team can't stick their metal arm down on to the field for a mechanical purpose. Teams intending on flipping themselves with their arm may want to consider a minor wrapping.
Ok, I'm done ranting. Any item becomes a 'traction device' once touching the ground. Whether it's intentionally one or not is what is in question.
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