The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation with Mo Rocca

  • Premiered: Sep 2014
  • Episodes: 258
  • Followers: 3
  • Running
  • CBS
  • Saturday
  • Children Documentary Family News Reality

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Season 3
3x1
Pet Wheelchairs
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 01, 2016
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.
3x2
Drone Racing
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 08, 2016
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.
3x3
3D Statuettes
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 15, 2016
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.
3x4
Woof Washer
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 22, 2016
A dog washing wand invented by a fourth-grader 20 years ago; holograms; cardboard tents; car safety innovation.
3x5
3D Printed Body Parts
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 29, 2016
A device that pulls power from rivers; 3D printing human body parts; marketing presidential candidates; Bison fur coat filling.
3x6
Spider Catcher
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 12, 2016
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.
3x7
Joy Mangano
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 19, 2016
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.
3x8
Shark Hunting Drones
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 26, 2016
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.
3x9
Dog Food Chef
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 14, 2017
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 .. show full overview
3x10
Ron Popiel
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 21, 2017
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; .. show full overview
3x11
Greenscreen Animals
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 28, 2017
The movie magic behind animal actors; the device that sees through walls; tortilla toaster; when waterwheels powered the world.
3x12
Doomsday Seed Vault
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 04, 2017
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.
3x13
Concert Wrist Lights
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 11, 2017
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.
3x14
Farmbot
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 18, 2017
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.
3x15
Tornado Tech
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 25, 2017
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.
3x16
Jet Ski Submarine
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 07, 2017
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.
3x17
Hover Camera
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 11, 2017
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.
3x18
Jet Surfboard
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 01, 2017
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.
3x19
Capturing Drones
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 08, 2017
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.
3x20
One Wheeled Board
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 15, 2017
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.
3x21
NASA Inventions
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 22, 2017
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.
3x22
Airmail
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 29, 2017
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.
3x23
Air Swimmers
Episode overview
Air date
May 06, 2017
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.
3x24
Hyperloop
Episode overview
Air date
May 13, 2017
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.
3x25
Pet Tech
Episode overview
Air date
May 20, 2017
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.
3x26 Season finale
Doggie Rocket Toy
Episode overview
Air date
May 27, 2017
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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