A robot ran itself straight into a wall this year, and what happened next is the kind of clip that gets shared for the wrong reasons. Carmi Levy has been watching the robot games closely enough to know the wall isn't the interesting part. What he's noticed is a technology moving faster than the label being slapped on it.

That label is the real argument. If a person driving a controller counts as an athlete, does a machine with no human touching it at all get to stand next to them under the same word. Carmi Levy and Shane land on opposite sides of where that line sits, and neither one backs down.

Somewhere in the disagreement, the conversation turns into a pitch session. Two sports get invented on the spot, built around the idea that nothing has to survive a crash. What they come up with says more about where this technology is headed than the games themselves do.

Topics: robot Olympics, esports, robot sports, AI competition, engineering

GUEST: Carmi Levy

Originally aired on 2026-09-09

A robot ran itself straight into a wall this year, and what happened next is the kind of clip that gets shared for the wrong reasons. Carmi Levy has been watching the robot games closely enough to know the wall isn't the interesting part. What he's noticed is a technology moving faster than the label being slapped on it.
That label is the real argument. If a person driving a controller counts as an athlete, does a machine with no human touching it at all get to stand next to them under the same word. Carmi Levy and Shane land on opposite sides of where that line sits, and neither one backs down.
Somewhere in the disagreement, the conversation turns into a pitch session. Two sports get invented on the spot, built around the idea that nothing has to survive a crash. What they come up with says more about where this technology is headed than the games themselves do.
Topics: robot Olympics, esports, robot sports, AI competition, engineering
GUEST: Carmi Levy
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-09-09

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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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Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.