The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation with Mo Rocca

Season 5

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 5

26 Episodes

Flyboard Air
E1
Flyboard AirHost Mo Rocca shows us the jet hoverboard that flies over 100 mph as high as 9,000 feet; 3-D printed homes built in a day; the new food made from pond scum; and, when the world transitioned from horses to cars.
Spinach Leaf Hearts
E2
Spinach Leaf HeartsHost Mo Rocca shows us how science is transforming spinach leaves into new heart tissue; deterring burglars with a fog security system; turning cement pipes into compact housing; and, when U.S. automakers became wartime plane makers.
Paper Sculptures
E3
Paper SculpturesHost Mo Rocca shows us the innovative artist turning folded paper into unbelievable sculpture; the company turning used shipping containers into indoor farms; a new discovery to grow crops in deserts; and, the historic home where the Wright brothers grew up.
Geometric Pies
E4
Geometric PiesHost Mo Rocca shows us saving homes from floods with an inner tube-like system; the baker using math to create her artistic pies; the French app maker keeping travelers safe by warning of high crime areas to avoid; and, the history of ham radios keeping the world connected.
Sunray Art
E5
Sunray ArtHost Mo Rocca shows us the bright artist using the sun’s rays to make an imprint on the world; the teens creating techie tents for the homeless; the handheld device saving lives by detecting peanuts and gluten in foods; and, the task of moving historic structures to Greenfield Village to keep for posterity.
Africa Blood Drone
E6
Africa Blood DroneHost Mo Rocca shows us the startup using drones to deliver lifesaving blood to hard-to-reach villages in Africa; the bed fan that’s a hot leg fan; 3D-printed bicycle tires that never go flat; and, how the typewriter changed the history of communication.
Young Car Designer
E7
Young Car DesignerHost Mo Rocca shows us the 24-year-old woman designing the cars of our future; the man who created the standing desk; the fruit picking robot that could change the future of produce; and, the evolution of the printing press.
Hydrofoil Surfboard
E8
Hydrofoil SurfboardHost Mo Rocca shows us the creator of the Jetfoiler Surfboard that rides high above the waves; the device pointing the way to friends lost in crowds or wilderness; the weeding robot keeping gardens growing their best; and, the importance of the train caboose, bringing up the rear.
Skylight Balcony
E9
Skylight BalconyHost Mo Rocca shows us the inventor of the Pop Sockets handle for your phone; Denmark to see the skylight that turns into a balcony; the suitcase that doubles as a travel stroller; and, the evolution of the bicycle.
Fishing Cannon
E10
Fishing CannonHost Mo Rocca shows us the fishing cannon that fires your hook and bait hundreds of feet into the water; fighting droughts with rainwater cisterns; self-healing glass; and, how tractors changed the farming world.
Edison Talking Dolls
E11
Edison Talking DollsHost Mo Rocca shows us the soft-on-the-outside football helmet that’s changing the game of safety; the earbuds that focus on listening to who’s in front of you; how 3D printing is building bridges; and another Thomas Edison invention, the talking doll.
Fog Security
E12
Fog SecurityHost Mo Rocca shows us the fog security system that deters burglars; the jet hoverboard that flies over 100 mph as high as 9,000 feet; the new discovery to grow crops in deserts; and, the history of ham radios keeping the world connected.
Stroller Bike
E13
Stroller BikeHost Mo Rocca shows us the inflatable light keeping night bright; the bicycle that transforms into a stroller; the history of making furniture comfortable; and, we check in on the success of our past innovators.
Robot Whisperer
E14
Robot WhispererHost Mo Rocca shows us the woman who tames robots; keeping your phone clean with a box of light; the headset describing sight for the blind; and, how refrigerators came to our kitchens.
Shirt Life Jacket
E15
Shirt Life JacketHost Mo Rocca shows us the shirt that inflates to a life jacket; the sponge keeping your kitchen cootie-free; a hydrofoil water bike; and, the history of watchmaking.
Gyroscope Boat
E16
Gyroscope BoatHost Mo Rocca shows us the device that prevents waves from tossing around a boat; the library giving access to the highest tech tools; a design app laying out future floors; and, the genius invention of the toaster.
Rescue Streamer
E17
Rescue StreamerHost Mo Rocca shows us the device helping save those lost at sea and in the wilderness; the patch with hundreds of needles to keep you healthy; the turbine tech charging your life outdoors; and, how lighting inventions lit the world’s way.
Cement Pipe Homes
E18
Cement Pipe HomesHost Mo Rocca shows us the innovative artist turning folded paper into unbelievable sculpture; the start-up using drones to deliver lifesaving blood to hard to reach villages in Africa; turning cement pipes into compact housing; and, when the world transitioned from horses to cars.
Speed Reading App
E19
Speed Reading AppHost Mo Rocca shows us the app that ups your reading speed one word at a time; the tape helping athletes stay on the playing field; the phone app that makes your reflection look like perfection; and, how the miracle of the microwave oven changed the world.
Dancing Fountains
E20
Dancing FountainsHost Mo Rocca shows us the man behind the world’s most mesmerizing fountains; the new oven that cooks with light; the motorcycle helmet that is the smartest thing on your head; and, the world’s first manufacturing robot.
Mars Training
E21
Mars TrainingHost Mo Rocca shows us the desert research center training people to live on the planet Mars; the app that helps fix your car; the life preserver in a throwable can; and, when school buses began taking kids to class.
Food Allergy Sensor
E22
Food Allergy SensorHost Mo Rocca shows us the baker using math to create her artistic pies; the creator of the Jetfoiler Surfboard that rides high above the waves; the handheld device saving lives by detecting peanuts and gluten in foods; and, the importance of the train caboose, bringing up the rear.
Folding Bike Helmet
E23
Folding Bike HelmetHost Mo Rocca shows us how tragedy inspired a brother to create a new kind of bike helmet; the countertop dishwasher that runs on a gallon of water; the dad and son team who created a computerized power drill; and, the history of plastic and how it changed the world.
Compact Cars
E24
Compact CarsHost Mo Rocca shows us the firefighting device that blasts water through walls; the inventors of the car diagnostic module that tells you what needs to be repaired; the inventor of the smart baby bottle that keeps track of an infant’s feeding; and, when cars went from big to compact.
App Light Switch
E25
App Light SwitchHost Mo Rocca shows us the device that can make any light switch or outlet smart; the glass that converts the sun’s rays into usable power; the historic concept of a walking office; and, advice from our past innovators.
Algae Food Tubes
E26
Algae Food TubesHost Mo Rocca shows us saving homes from floods with an inner tube-like system; the inventor of the PopSockets handle for your phone; the new food made from pond scum; and, when U.S. automakers became wartime plane makers.