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The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation (2014 – ...)

2014 • 10 seasons • Documentary, Family • TV-G
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The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation — Season 3

  • Oct 1, 2016First aired
  • 26 episodesin this season
  • 30mavg. runtime
#Episode nameAir dateRuntimeRating
0130mPet WheelchairsHost Mo Rocca shows us the surfboard that doesn’t need a wave; the man who makes wheelchairs for animals; building rope bridges with drones; and the woman whose quilts are museum pieces.Oct 1, 2016Oct 1, 201630m0230mDrone RacingHost Mo Rocca shows us the robotic football tackle dummy that prevents injuries; the drone racing league; the doomsday seed vault; and the flying schoolgirl who made aviation history.Oct 8, 2016Oct 8, 201630m0330m3D StatuettesHost Mo Rocca shows us 3D-printed statues of people and pets; the wrist swim inflator for water safety; how 100-year-old locomotives are kept running; and the sofa accessory that makes you feel like you’re in the game.Oct 15, 2016Oct 15, 201630m0430mWoof WasherHost Mo Rocca shows us the dog washing wand invented 20 years ago by a 4th grader, that’s a hit today; advances in Holograms; cardboard tents cleaning up festivals in Europe; and the car that innovated safety.Oct 22, 2016Oct 22, 201630m0530m3D Printed Body PartsHost Mo Rocca shows us the device pulling power from rivers; how scientists are 3D printing human body parts; the history of marketing presidential candidates; and the crazy warm coat filling made from bison fur.Oct 29, 2016Oct 29, 201630m0630mSpider CatcherHost Mo Rocca shows us the innovation of re-breathing air under water; the engineering wizardry in massage chairs; the spider catcher saving the 8-legged crawlers; and circling around the history of carousels.Nov 12, 2016Nov 12, 201630m0730mJoy ManganoHost Mo Rocca shows us the inventor of a dog toy that’s a blast; the woman behind many modern home inventions; how radio signals enabled flying at night; and the tonsil lighting tongue depressor.Nov 19, 2016Nov 19, 201630m0830mShark Hunting DronesHost Mo Rocca shows us how drones are searching for sharks to keep beaches safe; the medicine-free pain relieving device; how collecting water in Africa is less of a pain in the neck; and the battles over famous patents.Nov 26, 2016Nov 26, 201630m0930mDog Food ChefHost Mo Rocca shows us the man who started a business that cooks fresh food for pets; concrete that conducts electricity to keep it snow and ice free; Henry Ford’s first attempt at a car - the Quadricycle; and the innovator of a healthier water bottle.Jan 14, 2017Jan 14, 201730m1030mRon PopeilHost Mo Rocca shows us the TV pitch man and inventor behind dozens of inventions including the Pocket Fisherman; the listening device that can find people buried after an earthquake; measuring your rooms and creating a floorplan of your house with a cellphone; and how air mail changed how we communicated.Jan 21, 2017Jan 21, 201730m1130mGreen Screen AnimalsHost Mo Rocca shows us the movie magic behind animal actors; the device allowing us to see through walls; tickling your taste buds with a tortilla toaster; and when water wheels powered the world.Jan 28, 2017Jan 28, 201730m1230mDoomsday Seed VaultHost Mo Rocca shows us the man who makes wheelchairs for animals - big and small; the Drone Racing League; the seed security deposit box for the world; and the woman whose quilts are museum pieces.Feb 4, 2017Feb 4, 201730m1330mConcert Wrist LightsHost Mo Rocca shows us the wristbands that are lighting up concerts; turning corn stalks into clean burning coal; an update on some of our favorite innovations; and the man you’ve probably never heard of who helped light the world.Feb 11, 2017Feb 11, 201730m1430mFarmbotHost Mo Rocca shows us glasses that allow the colorblind to see color; the computerized farmer for your garden; the device that cancels out the snoring sound; and how ribbons of glass illuminated history.Feb 18, 2017Feb 18, 201730m1530mTornado TechHost Mo Rocca shows us the newest tech keeping us safe from tornadoes; the smartest cooking pans; the invention of the first music synthesizer; and the battery that will last forever.Feb 25, 2017Feb 25, 201730m1630mJet Ski SubmarineHost Mo Rocca shows us the jet ski that is also a submarine; the bike lock that smells like it could end thefts; the historic land speed record holding car; and the bendable glass in your future.Mar 4, 2017Mar 4, 201730m1730mHover CameraHost Mo Rocca shows us the selfie camera that hovers in front of your face; the inventive business of type fonts; the alarm clock rug; and a TV and weather mapping pioneer.Mar 11, 2017Mar 11, 201730m1830mJet SurfboardHost Mo Rocca shows us the surfboard that doesn’t need a wave; the robotic football tackle dummy that prevents injuries; the spider catcher saving the 8-legged crawlers; and the flying schoolgirl who made aviation history.Apr 1, 2017Apr 1, 201730m1930mCapturing DronesHost Mo Rocca shows us how to protect the skies from unwanted drones; the business of fonts; the laying of transatlantic cables; and the phone case that protects against the roaming fingers of children.Apr 8, 2017Apr 8, 201730m2030mOne-Wheeled BoardHost Mo Rocca shows us the inventor of the one-wheeled board; an app that allows you to find lunchtime friends; the husband and wife designers who changed the world; and the digital way for doctors to listen to your heart.Apr 15, 2017Apr 15, 201730m2130mNASA InventionsHost Mo Rocca shows us the company turning a wall into a video waterfall; the inventions that have sprung from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory; the bike that you walk on; and alternative engines for cars.Apr 22, 2017Apr 22, 201730m2230mAir MailHost Mo Rocca shows us the movie magic behind animal actors; the computerized farmer for your garden; how collecting water in Africa is less of a pain in the neck; and how air mail changed how we communicated.Apr 29, 2017Apr 29, 201730m2330mAir SwimmersHost Mo Rocca shows us inflatable fish that swim through the air; the hydrogel bandage helping you heal; the trees turning the breeze into electricity; and the man who developed the first portable superheterodyne radio.May 6, 2017May 6, 201730m2430mHyperloopHost Mo Rocca shows us the future of fastest ground travel; the smartphone game that will aid your abs; the camera checking for sun damage; and the boys who helped bring you barbecue.May 13, 2017May 13, 201730m2530mPet TechHost Mo Rocca shows us the light bulb that levitates; taking care of your terrier and tabby with tech; the petrol pumps that fueled the world; and the best advice from our past inventors.May 20, 2017May 20, 201730m2630mDoggie Rocket ToyHost Mo Rocca shows us the jet ski that is also a submarine; the inventor of a dog toy that’s a blast; how radio signals enabled flying at night; and building rope bridges with drones.May 27, 2017May 27, 201730m