Of course it isn't! It's a Japanese robot toy. The main purpose of most things Japanese is to show that it can be done. Once things have been done, they're sold as toys.

You have to admit it, wouldn't you love one (or maybe a few) just to show off at parties?

"Hey guys, shall I put some music on?"
Yeah, sure!
"Great, oh, and watch my music player dance to it! Neat, huh?"