The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation - Season 3

The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation - Season 3

Season 3

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Episodes26
DatesOct 1, 2016 - May 27, 2017
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Episodes

Pet Wheelchairs
Season 3Episode 130 min

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.

Oct 1, 2016
Drone Racing
Season 3Episode 230 min

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

Oct 8, 2016
3D Statuettes
Season 3Episode 330 min

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.

Oct 15, 2016
Woof Washer
Season 3Episode 430 min

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.

Oct 22, 2016
3D Printed Body Parts
Season 3Episode 530 min

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.

Oct 29, 2016
Spider Catcher
Season 3Episode 630 min

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.

Nov 12, 2016
Joy Mangano
Season 3Episode 730 min

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.

Nov 19, 2016
Shark Hunting Drones
Season 3Episode 830 min

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.

Nov 26, 2016
Dog Food Chef
Season 3Episode 930 min

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.

Jan 14, 2017
Ron Popiel
Season 3Episode 1030 min

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.

Jan 21, 2017
Green Screen Animals
Season 3Episode 1130 min

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.

Jan 28, 2017
Doomsday Seed Vault
Season 3Episode 1230 min

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.

Feb 4, 2017
Concert Wrist Lights
Season 3Episode 1330 min

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.

Feb 11, 2017
Farmbot
Season 3Episode 1430 min

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.

Feb 18, 2017
Tornado Tech
Season 3Episode 1530 min

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.

Feb 25, 2017
Jet Ski Submarine
Season 3Episode 1630 min

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.

Mar 4, 2017
Hover Camera
Season 3Episode 1730 min

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.

Mar 11, 2017
Jet Surfboard
Season 3Episode 1830 min

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.

Apr 1, 2017
Capturing Drones
Season 3Episode 1930 min

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.

Apr 8, 2017
One-Wheeled Board
Season 3Episode 2030 min

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.

Apr 15, 2017
NASA Inventions
Season 3Episode 2130 min

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.

Apr 22, 2017
Air Mail
Season 3Episode 2230 min

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.

Apr 29, 2017
Air Swimmers
Season 3Episode 2330 min

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.

May 6, 2017
Hyperloop
Season 3Episode 2430 min

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.

May 13, 2017
Pet Tech
Season 3Episode 2530 min

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.

May 20, 2017
Doggie Rocket Toy
Season 3Episode 2630 min

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.

May 27, 2017

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