The Henry Ford Innovation Nation with Mo Rocca

- Season 3

(2016)

A surfboard that doesn't need waves; wheelchairs for animals; using drones to build rope bridges; museum quilts.

Host 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.

Host 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.

Host 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.

Host 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.

Host Mo Rocca shows us: The innovation of rebreathing air under water. The engineering wizardry in Massage Chairs. The Spider Catcher saving the 8-legged crawlers. And circling around the history of Carousels.

Host 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.

Host 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.

Host 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.

The inventor and TV pitchman Ron Popeil is profiled; and a cellphone is used to measure rooms and create a floor plan. Also: a segment on a listening device that can find people buried after an earthquake; an Airmail's impact on how people communicate. (From TV guide).

Host 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 the Water Wheels powered the world.

Host 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.

Host 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.

Host 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.

Host 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.

Host 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.

Host 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.

Host 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.

Host Mo Rocca shows us: How to protect the skies from unwanted drones. The business of fonts. The laying of Trans-Atlantic cables. And, the phone case that protects against the roaming fingers of children.

Host Mo Rocca shows us: The inventor of One Wheeled Board. Un-Shrinking your sweaters. The husband and wife designers who changed the world. And, the digital way for doctors to listen to your heart.

Host 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.

Host 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 Airmail changed how we communicated.

Host 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 radio.

Host 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.

Host Mo Rocca shows us: The lightbulb 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.

Host 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.