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EP1 Ping Pong Robot Oct 07, 2023

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.

EP2 Seal Whisker Camera Oct 14, 2023

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EP3 Super Coral Reefs Oct 21, 2023

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EP4 Snore Pillow Oct 28, 2023

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EP5 The No Pedal Bike Nov 04, 2023

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.

EP6 Self-Editing Sports Camera Nov 11, 2023

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.

EP7 Hip Luggage Cart Nov 18, 2023

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.

EP8 Stone Balancing Beauty Jan 13, 2024

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

EP9 Wrist Cooling A/C Jan 20, 2024

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

EP10 Launching Salmon Jan 27, 2024

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.

EP11 Off-road Vehicles Feb 03, 2024

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.

EP12 The Rosa Parks Bus Feb 10, 2024

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.

EP13 McKinley Thompson Feb 17, 2024

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.

EP14 George Washington Carver Feb 24, 2024

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.

EP15 Advertising Illustrators Mar 02, 2024

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.

EP16 The Wright Brothers Apr 13, 2024

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.

EP17 Literacy Apr 20, 2024

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.

EP18 Henry Ford’s Violins Apr 27, 2024

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.

EP19 Design for Aging May 04, 2024

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.

EP20 Railroad Roundhouses May 11, 2024

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.

EP21 Aerial Photography May 18, 2024

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.

EP22 Henry Ford and Soybeans May 25, 2024

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.

EP23 Haptic Gloves Jul 06, 2024

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

EP24 Pillar Plants Jul 13, 2024

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

EP25 Mail Order Shopping Jul 20, 2024

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.

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Released: 27 September 2014 Returning Series

Producted By: Litton Entertainment

Country: United States of America

Budget: 0

Revenue: 0

Official Website: https://www.thehenryford.org/explore/innovation-nation/

Synopsis

The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation is a weekly Saturday morning show on CBS that showcases present-day change-makers from all over the world who are creating solutions to real needs. It is hosted by news correspondent and CBS Sunday Morning regular Mo Rocca. Each episode presents stories related to the process of innovation and also includes one story on The Henry Ford—its Archive of American Innovation, its unique visitor experiences and its unparalleled expertise. The intent is to stimulate curiosity and to inspire audiences with entertaining yet educational stories about yesterday and today’s visionaries and turning points that changed the course of history, as well as innovations and inventions that are changing the world today. The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation is produced in partnership by The Henry Ford and Litton Entertainment, a leading independent production and distribution company.

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Cast

Mo Rocca , Alie Ward , Adam Yamaguchi

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Litton Entertainment