The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation (2014 – ...)
2014 • 10 seasons • Documentary, Family • TV-G
On October 3, 2026
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The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation — Season 9
#Episode nameAir dateRuntimeRating
01Animal PowerOur curator of agriculture & the environment discusses animal-powered farms with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us tiny sensors saving snails, a lifesaving invention to stop choking and a robot that is keeping beaches clean.Oct 1, 2022Oct 1, 202202Driver EducationOur curator of transportation discusses the evolution of driver education with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a rock climbing treadmill wall, an invention for making plant milk at home and shipping container homes designed to keep families safe from storms.Oct 8, 2022Oct 8, 202203Tether Car RacingOur curator of transportation discusses tether cars with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a mosquito repellent patch, a balloon that can take you to the edge of space and a puzzle feeder for pets.Oct 15, 2022Oct 15, 202204Regenerative AgricultureOur curator of curator of agriculture & the environment discusses natural fertilizers with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us flower turbines, water absorbing concrete and a theater with perfect acoustics.Oct 22, 2022Oct 22, 202205Board GamesOur curator of domestic life discusses the evolution of board games with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us crop dusting drones, a wood alternative made from kombucha brewing waste and a tactile camera for the blind.Oct 29, 2022Oct 29, 202207PorchesOur curator of historic structures & landscapes discusses the history of porches with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us how dog nose prints can find a lost pet, luggage designed to grow, and planting mushrooms on your kitchen counter.Nov 12, 2022Nov 12, 202208LibrariesOur librarian discusses the evolution of libraries with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a co-pilot for the blind, the designer reimagining products in your home, and a scooter that is built for trails.Jan 7, 2022Jan 7, 202209TinsmithingOur crafts and trades program manager discusses tinsmithing with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a company recycling glass into sand, a wristband designed to stop motion sickness, and a bike that turns into a bed.Jan 14, 2023Jan 14, 202310Organizing KnowledgeOur librarian discusses the organization of knowledge with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a high-tech handheld musical instrument, digital screens replacing metal license plates, and learning through hypnosis.Jan 21, 2023Jan 21, 202311Parking MetersOur curator of transportation discusses the history of parking meters with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us an innovative way to hang wallpaper, an AI-enabled breathing trainer, and a bedside lamp designed to help babies get better sleep.Jan 28, 2022Jan 28, 202212PorchesOur curator of historic structures & landscapes discusses the history of porches with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a lifesaving invention to stop choking, a theater with perfect acoustics, and shipping container homes designed to keep families safe from storms.Feb 4, 2023Feb 4, 202313Women-founded PotteriesOur curator of decorative arts discusses the women of art pottery with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a smart sprinkler that conforms to each lawn's shape, the company converting vintage cars to electric and updates on our past innovators.Feb 11, 2023Feb 11, 202314IdiomsOne of our associate curators discusses the origins of idioms with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us an app designed to read for us, a microphone blocker for smart devices and a wireless electronic brake system for inline skates.Feb 18, 2023Feb 18, 202315Paper DressesOur curator of domestic life discusses the paper dress trend with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us hair clippers with a built-in camera for DIY cuts, a headset designed to relieve stress, and noise cancelling earbuds made for sleeping.Feb 25, 2023Feb 25, 202316Ruth Adler SchneeOur curator of design discusses a pioneering textile designer with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a tiny dog vest created to stop predators, a high-tech bus shelter, and aftermarket dash cams designed for safer driving.Apr 22, 2023Apr 22, 202317Automobiles & Women’s SuffrageOne of our associate curators discusses the automobile's role in the women’s suffrage movement with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a high-tech chess trainer, an update on the inventor of the "Hollow Flashlight," and a waterproof bag designed to protect cars during floods.Apr 29, 2023Apr 29, 202319Glenn CurtissOne of our associate curators discusses motorcycle and aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us the autonomous seacraft collecting hurricane data, an under-bed clothes hamper, and a compact wind turbine designed to charge electronic devices outdoors.May 13, 2023May 13, 202320Technology as FurnitureOur curator of decorative arts discusses technology as furniture with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a gift box that explodes with fun, a portable active wheelchair, and the way electric utilities shield conductors from lightning.May 20, 2023May 20, 202321Snow GlobesOur retired senior curator and curator of public life discusses the history of snow globes with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us autonomous race cars, the teen who invented a tiny earthquake warning system, and self-healing concrete.May 27, 2023May 27, 202323CombinesOur curator of agriculture and the environment discusses combines with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us high tech solar shingles for rooftops, a vibrating smoke alarm for those with hearing impairments, and floor tiles that generate power.Jul 1, 2023Jul 1, 202324Serial PublicationsOur librarian discusses serial publications with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us custom finger prostheses, a biosensor designed to detect sweat loss, and a folding cartop tent.Jul 8, 2023Jul 8, 202325Byrd Arctic ExpeditionOur curator of transportation discusses Richard Byrd's North Pole flight with Host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a method of stocking fish from the air, a line of hybrid locking devices, and updates from past innovators.Jul 15, 2023Jul 15, 202326Best of - Board GamesOur curator of domestic life discusses the evolution of board games with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us tiny sensors designed to save snails, mushrooms grown on kitchen counters, and a device that captures carbon from the atmosphere.Jul 22, 2023Jul 22, 2023
