They are alot farther then us (Score 1)

Anyone else think that the Japanese might be a little farther then us in the Robitics area? Anyone see that little guy that one of the car companies made that talked to you and rolled around on the floor? It told you when it needed to be charged. I saw a show about what the best minds at MIT were doing with Robitics right now and it doesn't seem like we are even near what the japanese have. Anyone know more??