The future of market research is not what it used to be

People respond differently to automated beings. Take my group of friends, for instance... The other day, while browsing online, I came across this clip of a robotic dog. When I shared it with the room, not everyone responded in the same way. Some felt sorry for Spot and sprang to its defence during the kicking episode, some thought it verged on creepy, while others were sceptical of its practical uses.