The robot bartender Kris Abel describes gives you a reason to reconsider what automation does to a job. The customer sees a machine, but the opportunity it creates depends on a human connection you might not expect.

You want music on your walk, but your earbuds won’t stay put. Glasses could offer another way to listen, provided you’re comfortable with what else they do. Kris outlines an option aimed at camera concerns, while the virtual reality pitch brings its own questions about price and the games you already own.

Nobody looks forward to the seasonal tire queue. A pair of robots built for the service bay promises a quicker swap and less heavy work for mechanics. Before picturing one at your local garage, hear where the Canadian test starts and what it claims to deliver.

Topics: robot bartender, accessible employment, audio glasses, virtual reality, robotic tire changes

GUEST: Kris Abel | http://krisabel.com | @‌realkrisabel

Originally aired on 2026-10-02

The robot bartender Kris Abel describes gives you a reason to reconsider what automation does to a job. The customer sees a machine, but the opportunity it creates depends on a human connection you might not expect.
You want music on your walk, but your earbuds won&rsquo;t stay put. Glasses could offer another way to listen, provided you&rsquo;re comfortable with what else they do. Kris outlines an option aimed at camera concerns, while the virtual reality pitch brings its own questions about price and the games you already own.
Nobody looks forward to the seasonal tire queue. A pair of robots built for the service bay promises a quicker swap and less heavy work for mechanics. Before picturing one at your local garage, hear where the Canadian test starts and what it claims to deliver.
Topics: robot bartender, accessible employment, audio glasses, virtual reality, robotic tire changes
GUEST: Kris Abel |<a href="http://krisabel.com"> http://krisabel.com</a> | @&zwnj;realkrisabel
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-10-02

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Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

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