MIPS Based Robots

DJ Delorie writes " Hey, a MIPS-based robo-puppy! I wonder if we can get Linux to run (pounce?) on it? Definitely one for the wish list." They don't have pictures, but its basically a standard that Sony is trying to get together for a robo-fad. I'm not sure what I'd do with such a device, but programming one to fetch beer would be nice.