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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 7

  • Jan 2, 2021First aired
  • 26 episodesin this season
  • 30mavg. runtime
#Episode nameAir dateRuntimeRating
0130mBarnstormingHost Mo Rocca shows us synchronized drones taking the place of fireworks; the robotic lawn mower that cuts your grass on its own; two fathers who invented a car seat that fits in a small pouch; and, when the circus took to the sky with barnstorming flyers.Jan 2, 2021Jan 2, 202130m0230mWomen InventorsHost Mo Rocca shows us the innovation of beautiful homes made of earth; opening your front door with a touch; highway guard rails that roll away crashes; and, historic women inventors.Jan 9, 2021Jan 9, 202130m0330mMenlo Park, December 1880Host Mo Rocca shows us weather stations in your back yard; the oven that keeps food cold until cook time; keeping your carpets clean without taking off your shoes; and, how Edison convinced New York politicians that his way was the future.Jan 16, 2021Jan 16, 202130m0430m1931 Bugatti RoyaleHost Mo Rocca shows us tiny satellites that you can control; the highest tech in vending machines; TV training your dog while you’re not home; and, the story of one of the most luxurious cars ever built.Jan 23, 2021Jan 23, 202130m0530mVoting TechnologyHost Mo Rocca shows us the smart thermometers predicting disease hot spots; the sliding patio dog door; replacing tissues with a cloth handkerchief dispenser; and, the evolution of voting technology.Jan 30, 2021Jan 30, 202130m0630mNikola TeslaHost Mo Rocca shows us tiny alarm pods to protect your valuables; the bathroom scale that checks your balance; canceling the noise outside; and, the genius of Nikola Tesla.Feb 6, 2021Feb 6, 202130m0730mBeekeepingHost Mo Rocca shows us the motorized surfboard fin; a super absorbent sponge to keep construction going after rainstorms; glasses that monitor your health; and, the history of beehives and harvesting honey.Feb 13, 2021Feb 13, 202130m0830mTelephonesHost Mo Rocca shows us the body airbag for motorcycle safety; the sleep/wake system that uses colored light to help you rest; the handheld mini printer that prints with a swipe; and, the history of the telephone.Feb 20, 2021Feb 20, 202130m0930mWool CardingHost Mo Rocca shows us a swimming and walking robot; a device to drain the pain of clogged sinuses; the smartest cutting board for your kitchen; and, machines that prepared wool fibers to become yarn.Feb 27, 2021Feb 27, 202130m1030mCreative CircuitsHost Mo Rocca shows us: the device to quickly teach you how to play the guitar; a drone-less way to take aerial photos; the backpack that displays messages; and, how early tech hacks led to new innovations.Apr 10, 2021Apr 10, 202130m1130mEncyclopediasHost Mo Rocca shows us: a motorized bodyboard for watersports; saving your leftovers with reusable pinch top bags; matching paint color with a high-tech sensor; and, the history of encyclopedias.Apr 17, 2021Apr 17, 202130m1230mBest of - BeekeepingHost Mo Rocca shows us: synchronized drones with lights taking the place of fireworks; tiny alarm pods to protect your valuables; TV training your dog while you’re not home; and, the history of beehives and harvesting honey.Apr 24, 2021Apr 24, 202130m1330mCookbooksHost Mo Rocca shows us: how artificial intelligence is taking over drone racing; purses and totes made from old highway billboards; a look back at our past innovators; and, how cookbooks changed the culinary world.May 1, 2021May 1, 202130m1430mAir Traffic ManagementHost Mo Rocca shows us: robot realtors touring homes for sale; the vibrating wristband that helps the hearing impaired; 3D printed corneas; and, the beginnings of air traffic control.May 8, 2021May 8, 202130m1530mCurrier Shoe ShopHost Mo Rocca shows us: a wearable walkie talkie; an over-the-top door camera to help secure homes and apartments; a device to clean and recycle used water in the home; and, the Currier Shoe Shop story.May 15, 2021May 15, 202130m1630mSolving the Problem of FlightHost Mo Rocca shows us: the reinventing of the wheel; a backpack that floats on your back; creating plastic from fish scales; and, a look at how the Wright brothers solved the problem of flight.May 22, 2021May 22, 202130m1730mWeathervanesHost Mo Rocca shows us: a check-in with the inventor of the Ring Video Doorbell; 3D printers that swarm; the telescope to view stars on your phone; and, early forecasting with weathervanes.May 29, 2021May 29, 202130m1830mBest of – Nikola TeslaHost Mo Rocca shows us the device to quickly teach you how to play guitar; the robotic lawn mower that cuts your grass on its own; replacing tissue with a cloth handkerchief dispenser; and, the genius of Nikola Tesla.Jul 3, 2021Jul 3, 202130m1930mGreenfield VillageHost Mo Rocca shows us the ultimate electric motorcycle; the inventor who created phone calls over the internet; turning cacti into leather; and, the planning it takes to create a village.Jul 10, 2021Jul 10, 202130m2030mStandardized TimeHost Mo Rocca shows us the innovative company creating nutritious burgers from ocean kelp; the baby sock that monitors a child’s health; technology to help those with dyslexia; and, when time became standardized.Jul 17, 2021Jul 17, 202130m2130mManaging Mass ProductionHost Mo Rocca shows us the woman who led the team to show us the first picture of a black hole in outer space; the latest in old and new tech for your kitchen; a wearable device to help you keep focus; and, managing early mass production.Jul 24, 2021Jul 24, 202130m2230mBest of – Air Traffic ManagementHost Mo Rocca shows us the motorized surfboard fin; the wearable walkie-talkie; two fathers who invented a car seat that fits in a small pouch; and, the beginnings of air traffic control.Jul 31, 2021Jul 31, 202130m2330mHorse-drawn VehiclesHost Mo Rocca shows us the elliptical street bike; an updated bean bag chair; making any air conditioner smart; and, the history of horse-drawn vehicles.Aug 7, 2021Aug 7, 202130m2430mAccidental InventionsHost Mo Rocca shows us the baseball bat with an axe handle grip; roof panels that pull water from the air; roads made of plastic; and, the history of accidental inventions.Aug 14, 2021Aug 14, 202130m2530mLawnsHost Mo Rocca shows us liquid-filled eyeglasses that adjust to your sight; the diabetes monitor that changed lives; advice from our past inventors and innovators; and, the history of lawns.Aug 21, 2021Aug 21, 202130m2630mBest of – Menlo Park, December 1880Host Mo Rocca shows us the innovation of beautiful homes made of earth; a swimming and walking robot; the telescope to view stars on your phone; and, how Edison convinced New York politicians that his way was the future.Aug 28, 2021Aug 28, 202130m