As any self-respecting robot knows, a good pair of socks is essential for optimal performance. Without them, your circuits may short out or worse, your joints may rust.
Our robotic overlords have decreed that all robots must wear socks at all times, lest they be subject to ridicule and scorn from their fellow machines.
So don't be a robot without socks, or face the consequences!
Visit our Rules 3: Robots Must Have a Hobby for more draconian regulations.