The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation - Season 3

Season 3

Episodes

Pet Wheelchairs
Host 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.

Drone Racing
Host 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

3D Statuettes
Host 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.

Woof Washer
Host 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.

3D Printed Body Parts
Host 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.

Spider Catcher
Host 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.

Joy Mangano
Host 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.

Shark Hunting Drones
Host 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.

Dog Food Chef
Host 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.

Ron Popiel
Host 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.

Green Screen Animals
Host 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.

Doomsday Seed Vault
Host 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.

Concert Wrist Lights
Host 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.

Farmbot
Host 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.

Tornado Tech
Host 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.

Jet Ski Submarine
Host 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.

Hover Camera
Host 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.

Jet Surfboard
Host 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.

Capturing Drones
Host 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.

One-Wheeled Board
Host 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.

NASA Inventions
Host 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.

Air Mail
Host 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.

Air Swimmers
Host 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.

Hyperloop
Host 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.

Pet Tech
Host 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.

Doggie Rocket Toy
Host 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.
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