The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation

S10 · E1 Oct 7, 2023

Ping Pong Robot Episode 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 Oct 14, 2023

Seal Whisker Camera Episode 2

S10 · E3 Oct 21, 2023

Super Coral Reefs Episode 3

S10 · E4 Oct 28, 2023

Snore Pillow Episode 4

S10 · E5 Nov 4, 2023

The No Pedal Bike Episode 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 Nov 11, 2023

Self-Editing Sports Camera Episode 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 Nov 18, 2023

Hip Luggage Cart Episode 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 Jan 13, 2024

Stone Balancing Beauty Episode 8

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

S10 · E9 Jan 20, 2024

Wrist Cooling A/C Episode 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 Jan 27, 2024

Launching Salmon Episode 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 Feb 3, 2024

Off-road Vehicles Episode 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 Feb 10, 2024

The Rosa Parks Bus Episode 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 Feb 17, 2024

McKinley Thompson Episode 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 Feb 24, 2024

George Washington Carver Episode 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 Mar 2, 2024

Advertising Illustrators Episode 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 Apr 13, 2024

The Wright Brothers Episode 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 Apr 20, 2024

Literacy Episode 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 Apr 27, 2024

Henry Ford’s Violins Episode 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 May 4, 2024

Design for Aging Episode 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 May 11, 2024

Railroad Roundhouses Episode 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 May 18, 2024

Aerial Photography Episode 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 May 25, 2024

Henry Ford and Soybeans Episode 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 Jul 6, 2024

Haptic Gloves Episode 23

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

S10 · E24 Jul 13, 2024

Pillar Plants Episode 24

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

S10 · E25 Jul 20, 2024

Mail Order Shopping Episode 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.