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In @StarWars #TheForceAwakens, BB-8, a smooth rolling metal spherical ball, would have skidded uncontrollably on sand.

Is this ever explained in-universe? How was BB-8 able to travel through the sand without skidding?

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In @StarWars #TheForceAwakens, BB-8, a smooth rolling metal spherical ball, would have skidded uncontrollably on sand.

Is this ever explained in-universe? How was BB-8 able to travel through the sand without skidding?

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Is this ever explained in-universe? How was BB-8 able to travel through the sand without skidding?

Is this ever explained in-universe? How was BB-8 able to travel through the sand without skidding?

Is this ever explained in-universe? How was BB-8 able to travel through the sand without skidding?

Is this ever explained in-universe? How was BB-8 able to travel through the sand without skidding?

Is this ever explained in-universe? How was BB-8 able to travel through the sand without skidding?

Is this ever explained in-universe? How was BB-8 able to travel through the sand without skidding?