Robots That FEEL? Qualtrics & NEO Just Changed the Robot/AI Game - Ep. 12

THE TRICKCAST: Boardroom Scholars and Magicians · Nov 27, 2025 · 25m

Summary

In this episode, Amir Abdelazim and Alex Siletsky explore two massive breakthroughs redefining the future of robotics and human-machine interaction:

NEO, a new generation humanoid robot designed for homes - and Qualtrics’ $6.5B acquisition of Forsta, giving AI the ability to measure human emotions at scale.

They break down how NEO signals a shift from factory robots to empathetic companions that can sense touch, respond to human cues, and soon perform complex tasks — including high-risk surgeries.

Then they examine how Qualtrics is quietly positioning itself as the “emotional…