Wheels as Active Mechanism

[2010FRC1807]

Our team is considering creating a robot with large wheels that would be able to continue to compete in the game if it is flipped over. The tops of the wheels would be exposed on the top of the robot, above the bumper zone. Would such a wheel, if it came in contact with a game ball, violate rule <G45>?

[GDC]

Brief incidental contact between such a MECHANISM and the BALL which is not designed to control the direction of the BALL would not be considered a violation of Rule <G45>. Note however that the MECHANISM must still satisfy all other applicable rules.