The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation
The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation: Season 5

Air Date

September 29, 2018

Episodes

26 episodes

The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation

Season 5

Episodes

Flyboard Air

1. Flyboard Air

September 29, 2018
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us the jet hoverboard that flies over 100 mph as high as 9,000 feet; 3-D printed homes built in a day; the new food made from pond scum; and, when the world transitioned from horses to cars.

Spinach Leaf Hearts

2. Spinach Leaf Hearts

October 6, 2018
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us how science is transforming spinach leaves into new heart tissue; deterring burglars with a fog security system; turning cement pipes into compact housing; and, when U.S. automakers became wartime plane makers.

Paper Sculptures

3. Paper Sculptures

October 13, 2018
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us the innovative artist turning folded paper into unbelievable sculpture; the company turning used shipping containers into indoor farms; a new discovery to grow crops in deserts; and, the historic home where the Wright brothers grew up.

Geometric Pies

4. Geometric Pies

October 20, 2018
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us saving homes from floods with an inner tube-like system; the baker using math to create her artistic pies; the French app maker keeping travelers safe by warning of high crime areas to avoid; and, the history of ham radios keeping the world connected.

Sunray Art

5. Sunray Art

October 27, 2018
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us the bright artist using the sun’s rays to make an imprint on the world; the teens creating techie tents for the homeless; the handheld device saving lives by detecting peanuts and gluten in foods; and, the task of moving historic structures to Greenfield Village to keep for posterity.

Africa Blood Drone

6. Africa Blood Drone

November 3, 2018
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us the startup using drones to deliver lifesaving blood to hard-to-reach villages in Africa; the bed fan that’s a hot leg fan; 3D-printed bicycle tires that never go flat; and, how the typewriter changed the history of communication.

Young Car Designer

7. Young Car Designer

November 10, 2018
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us the 24-year-old woman designing the cars of our future; the man who created the standing desk; the fruit picking robot that could change the future of produce; and, the evolution of the printing press.

Hydrofoil Surfboard

8. Hydrofoil Surfboard

November 17, 2018
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us the creator of the Jetfoiler Surfboard that rides high above the waves; the device pointing the way to friends lost in crowds or wilderness; the weeding robot keeping gardens growing their best; and, the importance of the train caboose, bringing up the rear.

Skylight Balcony

9. Skylight Balcony

January 12, 2019
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us the inventor of the Pop Sockets handle for your phone; Denmark to see the skylight that turns into a balcony; the suitcase that doubles as a travel stroller; and, the evolution of the bicycle.

Fishing Cannon

10. Fishing Cannon

January 19, 2019
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us the fishing cannon that fires your hook and bait hundreds of feet into the water; fighting droughts with rainwater cisterns; self-healing glass; and, how tractors changed the farming world.

Edison Talking Dolls

11. Edison Talking Dolls

January 26, 2019
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us the soft-on-the-outside football helmet that’s changing the game of safety; the earbuds that focus on listening to who’s in front of you; how 3D printing is building bridges; and another Thomas Edison invention, the talking doll.

Fog Security

12. Fog Security

February 2, 2019
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us the fog security system that deters burglars; the jet hoverboard that flies over 100 mph as high as 9,000 feet; the new discovery to grow crops in deserts; and, the history of ham radios keeping the world connected.

Stroller Bike

13. Stroller Bike

February 9, 2019
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us the inflatable light keeping night bright; the bicycle that transforms into a stroller; the history of making furniture comfortable; and, we check in on the success of our past innovators.

Robot Whisperer

14. Robot Whisperer

February 16, 2019
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us the woman who tames robots; keeping your phone clean with a box of light; the headset describing sight for the blind; and, how refrigerators came to our kitchens.

Shirt Life Jacket

15. Shirt Life Jacket

February 23, 2019
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us the shirt that inflates to a life jacket; the sponge keeping your kitchen cootie-free; a hydrofoil water bike; and, the history of watchmaking.

Gyroscope Boat

16. Gyroscope Boat

March 2, 2019
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us the device that prevents waves from tossing around a boat; the library giving access to the highest tech tools; a design app laying out future floors; and, the genius invention of the toaster.

Rescue Streamer

17. Rescue Streamer

March 9, 2019
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us the device helping save those lost at sea and in the wilderness; the patch with hundreds of needles to keep you healthy; the turbine tech charging your life outdoors; and, how lighting inventions lit the world’s way.

Cement Pipe Homes

18. Cement Pipe Homes

March 30, 2019
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us the innovative artist turning folded paper into unbelievable sculpture; the start-up using drones to deliver lifesaving blood to hard to reach villages in Africa; turning cement pipes into compact housing; and, when the world transitioned from horses to cars.

Speed Reading App

19. Speed Reading App

April 6, 2019
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us the app that ups your reading speed one word at a time; the tape helping athletes stay on the playing field; the phone app that makes your reflection look like perfection; and, how the miracle of the microwave oven changed the world.

Dancing Fountains

20. Dancing Fountains

April 13, 2019
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us the man behind the world’s most mesmerizing fountains; the new oven that cooks with light; the motorcycle helmet that is the smartest thing on your head; and, the world’s first manufacturing robot.

Mars Training

21. Mars Training

April 20, 2019
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us the desert research center training people to live on the planet Mars; the app that helps fix your car; the life preserver in a throwable can; and, when school buses began taking kids to class.

Food Allergy Sensor

22. Food Allergy Sensor

April 27, 2019
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us the baker using math to create her artistic pies; the creator of the Jetfoiler Surfboard that rides high above the waves; the handheld device saving lives by detecting peanuts and gluten in foods; and, the importance of the train caboose, bringing up the rear.

Folding Bike Helmet

23. Folding Bike Helmet

May 4, 2019
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us how tragedy inspired a brother to create a new kind of bike helmet; the countertop dishwasher that runs on a gallon of water; the dad and son team who created a computerized power drill; and, the history of plastic and how it changed the world.

Compact Cars

24. Compact Cars

May 11, 2019
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us the firefighting device that blasts water through walls; the inventors of the car diagnostic module that tells you what needs to be repaired; the inventor of the smart baby bottle that keeps track of an infant’s feeding; and, when cars went from big to compact.

App Light Switch

25. App Light Switch

May 18, 2019
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us the device that can make any light switch or outlet smart; the glass that converts the sun’s rays into usable power; the historic concept of a walking office; and, advice from our past innovators.

Algae Food Tubes

26. Algae Food Tubes

May 25, 2019
30 min

Host Mo Rocca shows us saving homes from floods with an inner tube-like system; the inventor of the PopSockets handle for your phone; the new food made from pond scum; and, when U.S. automakers became wartime plane makers.