This is probably more for showing off the sort of capabilities which are needed in a manufacturing environment rather than front-desk security (don't be chicken

This is probably more for showing off the sort of capabilities which are needed in a manufacturing environment rather than front-desk security (don't be chicken, get over here and fight!). That probably explains the disappointing ritual and lack of finishing moves. From the accounts I have read, sword fights generally had quick endings, so maybe a robotic fight which is realistic wouldn't be interesting to watch. Dungeons and Dragons players might get right away that the robot, like the undead, receive less damage from bladed weapons than they do from blunt weapons. But if these katanas are +1 or greater or silver, then maybe they'll do full damage anyways.