The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation with Mo Rocca

Season 3

TV-G

Host Mo Rocca shares the dramatic stories of extraordinary inventors in hopes of inspiring viewers to open their imaginations and bring their visions to life.

Where to Watch The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation with Mo Rocca • Season 3

26 Episodes

Pet Wheelchairs
E1
Pet WheelchairsHost 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.
Drone Racing
E2
Drone RacingHost 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.
3D Statuettes
E3
3D StatuettesHost 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.
Woof Washer
E4
Woof WasherHost Mo Rocca shows us the dog washing wand invented 20 years ago by a 4th grader, that’s a hit today; advances in Holograms; cardboard tents cleaning up festivals in Europe; and the car that innovated safety.
3D Printed Body Parts
E5
3D Printed Body PartsHost Mo Rocca shows us the device pulling power from rivers; how scientists are 3D printing human body parts; the history of marketing presidential candidates; and the crazy warm coat filling made from bison fur.
Spider Catcher
E6
Spider CatcherHost 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.
Joy Mangano
E7
Joy ManganoHost 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.
Shark Hunting Drones
E8
Shark Hunting DronesHost 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.
Dog Food Chef
E9
Dog Food ChefHost 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 - the Quadricycle; and the innovator of a healthier water bottle.
Ron Popeil
E10
Ron PopeilHost 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; measuring your rooms and creating a floorplan of your house with a cellphone; and how air mail changed how we communicated.
Green Screen Animals
E11
Green Screen AnimalsHost Mo Rocca shows us the movie magic behind animal actors; the device allowing us to see through walls; tickling your taste buds with a tortilla toaster; and when water wheels powered the world.
Doomsday Seed Vault
E12
Doomsday Seed VaultHost 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.
Concert Wrist Lights
E13
Concert Wrist LightsHost 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.
Farmbot
E14
FarmbotHost 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.
Tornado Tech
E15
Tornado TechHost 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.
Jet Ski Submarine
E16
Jet Ski SubmarineHost 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.
Hover Camera
E17
Hover CameraHost 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.
Jet Surfboard
E18
Jet SurfboardHost 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.
Capturing Drones
E19
Capturing DronesHost 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.
One-Wheeled Board
E20
One-Wheeled BoardHost 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.
NASA Inventions
E21
NASA InventionsHost 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.
Air Mail
E22
Air MailHost 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.
Air Swimmers
E23
Air SwimmersHost 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.
Hyperloop
E24
HyperloopHost 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.
Pet Tech
E25
Pet TechHost 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.
Doggie Rocket Toy
E26
Doggie Rocket ToyHost 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.