The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation - Season 10

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Ping Pong Robot

1 - Ping Pong Robot

Air Date: October 7, 2023

A ping pong robot sharpens one's backhand; an underwater scooter on one's arms; the disruptive invention of the digital camera; when mail-order shopping began.

Seal Whisker Camera

2 - Seal Whisker Camera

Air Date: October 14, 2023

Super Coral Reefs

3 - Super Coral Reefs

Air Date: October 21, 2023

Snore Pillow

4 - Snore Pillow

Air Date: October 28, 2023

The No Pedal Bike

5 - The No Pedal Bike

Air Date: November 4, 2023

Learning to ride a bike without pedals; tracking one's child's growth with tech; the disruptive invention of colorblind glasses; the women of agriculture.

Self-Editing Sports Camera

6 - Self-Editing Sports Camera

Air Date: November 11, 2023

The wall vacuum jet to launder one's clothes; a stand-alone camera producing kids' soccer videos; when the cellphone disrupted the world; early home architecture.

Hip Luggage Cart

7 - Hip Luggage Cart

Air Date: November 18, 2023

A hands-free luggage cart; camping off the ground with a two-story tent; the tech of movie star Hedy Lamarr; the history of chandeliers.

Stone Balancing Beauty

8 - Stone Balancing Beauty

Air Date: January 13, 2024

The art of stacking boulders; the paper keeping veggies fresh; the Jetman soaring on high; Thomas Edison's actual workshop.

Wrist Cooling A/C

9 - Wrist Cooling A/C

Air Date: January 20, 2024

The wrist air conditioner; the technology of spokespeople that aren't people; the disruptive tuner for singers; the innovative art of Lillian Schwartz.

Launching Salmon

10 - Launching Salmon

Air Date: January 27, 2024

The salmon cannon whooshing fish upriver; the resurgence of vinyl records; the flying bird robot scattering the flock; the rivalry between Thomas Edison and Nicola Tesla.

Off-road Vehicles

11 - Off-road Vehicles

Air Date: February 3, 2024

Our curator of transportation discusses off-road vehicles with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a portable cold plunge tub, a smart ukelele, and a noninvasive way to harvest honey from beehives.

The Rosa Parks Bus

12 - The Rosa Parks Bus

Air Date: February 10, 2024

Our president and former executive vice president discuss Rosa Parks with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a bracelet designed to repel sharks, the school training a new generation of watchmakers, and a scientist using bananas to address vitamin A deficiency.

McKinley Thompson

13 - McKinley Thompson

Air Date: February 17, 2024

Our curator of transportation discusses McKinley Thompson with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a smart ring designed for women’s health, an independent science safety organization, and the disruptive invention of Mr. Coffee.

George Washington Carver

14 - George Washington Carver

Air Date: February 24, 2024

Our curator of agriculture and the environment discusses George Washington Carver with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a sonar fish finder, a playground that helps teach physics, and a transforming pizza box.

Advertising Illustrators

15 - Advertising Illustrators

Air Date: March 2, 2024

Our curator of decorative arts discusses advertising illustrators with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a device to harness the power of running water, wearable robotic gravity assistance, and the disruptive invention of the Apple 1.

The Wright Brothers

16 - The Wright Brothers

Air Date: April 13, 2024

Our curator of transportation discusses the Wright brothers with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us biologically-inspired robots, massage chairs, and a penguin research rover.

Literacy

17 - Literacy

Air Date: April 20, 2024

Our librarian discusses literacy with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us technology for writing in the sky, a soundproof microphone that isolates your voice, and the disruptive power of crowdfunding.

Henry Ford’s Violins

18 - Henry Ford’s Violins

Air Date: April 27, 2024

Our curator of domestic life discusses Henry Ford’s violin collection with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a jet ski that dives under the waves, a security fog machine, and a rolling water barrel.

Design for Aging

19 - Design for Aging

Air Date: May 4, 2024

Our curator of design discusses design for aging with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a solar-powered camper, a smart bracelet to help with repetitive behavior, and the disruptive creation of a global seed vault.

Railroad Roundhouses

20 - Railroad Roundhouses

Air Date: May 11, 2024

Our curator of transportation discusses industrial locomotives with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us play balls for horses, clothing designed for extreme cold, and farmers saving water with the tree T-PEE.

Aerial Photography

21 - Aerial Photography

Air Date: May 18, 2024

One of our associate curators discusses aerial photography with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a smart showerhead, a booster for weak cellular signals, and the disruptive invention of wristwatches.

Henry Ford and Soybeans

22 - Henry Ford and Soybeans

Air Date: May 25, 2024

Our curator of transportation discusses Henry Ford’s soybean research with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us wheelchairs for pets, shipping container farms, and LED shoe lights for running at night.

Haptic Gloves

23 - Haptic Gloves

Air Date: July 6, 2024

Gloves with the tapping touch; recycling paint into paint; the disruptive invention of 3D printing; the history of children's books.

Pillar Plants

24 - Pillar Plants

Air Date: July 13, 2024

The tackle dummy avoiding injuries; surfing above the waves; the plants on highway pillars cleaning the air; Abe Lincoln.

Mail Order Shopping

25 - Mail Order Shopping

Air Date: July 20, 2024

Searching for sunken treasure with an underwater drone; the paddleboard pumped up with a hydro jet; the ping pong robot sharpening one's backhand; when mail order shopping began.