The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation - Season 9

The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation - Season 9

Season 9

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DatesOkt. 1, 2022 - Juli 22, 2023
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Episodes

Animal Power
Season 9Episode 130 min

Animal Power

Our 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.

Okt. 1, 2022
Driver Education
Season 9Episode 230 min

Driver Education

Our 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.

Okt. 8, 2022
Tether Car Racing
Season 9Episode 330 min

Tether Car Racing

Our 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.

Okt. 15, 2022
Regenerative Agriculture
Season 9Episode 430 min

Regenerative Agriculture

Our 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.

Okt. 22, 2022
Board Games
Season 9Episode 530 min

Board Games

Our 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.

Okt. 29, 2022
Firestone Barn
Season 9Episode 630 min

Firestone Barn

Our curator of historic structures & landscapes discusses barn architecture with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us an electric snow bike, sunglasses controlled by an app, and a device that captures carbon from the atmosphere.

Nov. 5, 2022
Porches
Season 9Episode 730 min

Porches

Our 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, 2022
Libraries
Season 9Episode 830 min

Libraries

Our 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, 2023
Tinsmithing
Season 9Episode 930 min

Tinsmithing

Our 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, 2023
Organizing Knowledge
Season 9Episode 1030 min

Organizing Knowledge

Our 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, 2023
Parking Meters
Season 9Episode 1130 min

Parking Meters

Our 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, 2023
Porches
Season 9Episode 1230 min

Porches

Our 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, 2023
Women-founded Potteries
Season 9Episode 1330 min

Women-founded Potteries

Our 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, 2023
Idioms
Season 9Episode 1430 min

Idioms

One 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, 2023
Paper Dresses
Season 9Episode 1530 min

Paper Dresses

Our 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, 2023
Ruth Adler Schnee
Season 9Episode 1630 min

Ruth Adler Schnee

Our 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, 2023
Automobiles & Women's Suffrage
Season 9Episode 1730 min

Automobiles & Women's Suffrage

One 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, 2023
Best of Organizing Knowledge
Season 9Episode 1830 min

Best of Organizing Knowledge

Our librarian discusses the organization of knowledge with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a balloon that can take you to the edge of space, a rock climbing treadmill wall, and how dog nose prints can find a lost pet.

Mai 6, 2023
Glenn Curtiss
Season 9Episode 1930 min

Glenn Curtiss

One 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.

Mai 13, 2023
Technology as Furniture
Season 9Episode 2030 min

Technology as Furniture

Our 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.

Mai 20, 2023
Snow Globes
Season 9Episode 2130 min

Snow Globes

Our 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.

Mai 27, 2023
Best of — Regenerative Agriculture
Season 9Episode 2230 min

Best of — Regenerative Agriculture

Our curator of agriculture & the environment discusses natural fertilizers with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us an electric scooter for trails, the dog best designed to stop predators, and an anti-mosquito patch.

Juni 24, 2023
Combines
Season 9Episode 2330 min

Combines

Our 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.

Juli 1, 2023
Serial Publications
Season 9Episode 2430 min

Serial Publications

Our 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.

Juli 8, 2023
Byrd Arctic Expedition
Season 9Episode 2530 min

Byrd Arctic Expedition

Our 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.

Juli 15, 2023
Best of — Board Games
Season 9Episode 2630 min

Best of — Board Games

Our 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.

Juli 22, 2023

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