A bunch of Rube Goldberg machines made from household objects. Apparently these are interstitials on a popular Japanese kids show. Much more clever than the usual marble-ramp stuff--there are lots of little surprising details.

...but how can you look at this and not think, "I for one welcome our cuddly-wuddly bipedal robot cuties!"

Sony's toddler robot makes strides
"I love California. It is the same voltage as in Japan," Qrio said. "I just hope there are no blackouts during my stay."

Warning: not suitable for work. Unless you work at home...by yourself...a lot.

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