President Obama visited Japan on Thursday to tour the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, where he met an eerily lifelike humanoid.
"We saw some truly amazing robots--although I have to say the robots were a little scary," said Obama, as quoted by USA TODAY.
As part of the demonstration, the robots played soccer. One of the humanoids told Obama, "I can kick a soccer ball," the Los Angeles Times reported.
When it was kicked to him, the president caught the ball with his foot and told the robot that he was impressed, according to the L.A. Times.
"They were too lifelike," Obama said, as quoted by USA TODAY. "They were amazing."
Besides kicking around a ball with robots, Obama's visit allowed the president to focus on Japanese science and technology and ways the Asian country could partner with the U.S.
"We create and build together, sparking new innovations for a changing world," Obama said in a toast at a state dinner, as quoted by the L.A. Times. "We go to space together to understand the mysteries of the universe . . . May we never give up hope, may we always take care of each other, and may we continue to live strong together."
Fielding a soccer ball was far from being Obama's most difficult task during his Japan visit. The president had to walk a fine line so as not to offend China or other countries in the region.
The U.S. has a security treaty with Japan and has also renewed a technology cooperation agreement with the country.
"Japan and the United States have historically led the way in innovations that have changed our lives and improved our lives," said Obama, as reported by USA TODAY.
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