The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation

S10 · E1 7. Okt 2023

Ping Pong Robot Folge 1

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.

S10 · E2 14. Okt 2023

Seal Whisker Camera Folge 2

S10 · E3 21. Okt 2023

Super Coral Reefs Folge 3

S10 · E4 28. Okt 2023

Snore Pillow Folge 4

S10 · E5 4. Nov 2023

The No Pedal Bike Folge 5

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.

S10 · E6 11. Nov 2023

Self-Editing Sports Camera Folge 6

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.

S10 · E7 18. Nov 2023

Hip Luggage Cart Folge 7

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.

S10 · E8 13. Jan 2024

Stone Balancing Beauty Folge 8

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

S10 · E9 20. Jan 2024

Wrist Cooling A/C Folge 9

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

S10 · E10 27. Jan 2024

Launching Salmon Folge 10

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.

S10 · E11 3. Feb 2024

Off-road Vehicles Folge 11

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.

S10 · E12 10. Feb 2024

The Rosa Parks Bus Folge 12

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.

S10 · E13 17. Feb 2024

McKinley Thompson Folge 13

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.

S10 · E14 24. Feb 2024

George Washington Carver Folge 14

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.

S10 · E15 2. Mär 2024

Advertising Illustrators Folge 15

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.

S10 · E16 13. Apr 2024

The Wright Brothers Folge 16

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.

S10 · E17 20. Apr 2024

Literacy Folge 17

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.

S10 · E18 27. Apr 2024

Henry Ford’s Violins Folge 18

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.

S10 · E19 4. Mai 2024

Design for Aging Folge 19

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.

S10 · E20 11. Mai 2024

Railroad Roundhouses Folge 20

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.

S10 · E21 18. Mai 2024

Aerial Photography Folge 21

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.

S10 · E22 25. Mai 2024

Henry Ford and Soybeans Folge 22

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.

S10 · E23 6. Jul 2024

Haptic Gloves Folge 23

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

S10 · E24 13. Jul 2024

Pillar Plants Folge 24

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

S10 · E25 20. Jul 2024

Mail Order Shopping Folge 25

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.