[EricH]

Originally Posted by Ozeaden

i think using any kind of chemicals at all that will be a major use on your robot is illegal. wasnt there some rule that said that using any chemicals at all is prohibited? just use velcro or something. it works; my team tested it out and it was pretty good.

No, there isn't.

You are thinking of <R02-I>, which bans caustic chemicals.

Oh, and careful with the velcro: if you damage the balls, you'll have to think of an alternative.

<R34> governs lubricants (or, presumably, additives that could contaminate the field--might be a good idea to Q&A that).