The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation

Host Mo Rocca shows teen inventors who are out to stop distracted driving; Thomas Edison’s inventions still make us all look like slackers; the drone invasion is upon us; and windmills the size of a flea could revolutionize electric power.

Host Mo Rocca shows a medical MacGyver who makes health devices from toys; train spinning; computerized smart shopping carts; and lighting the world with soda bottles.

Host Mo Rocca shows the creator of the pop singer’s best friend, Auto-Tune; Rosa Parks and the bus that changed the world of race relations; humanoid robots are making it into the mainstream; and skimming the plastics from our oceans.

Host Mo Rocca shows a girl who is pioneering oil-producing algae by growing it under her bed; the Wright brothers building the first plane; innovations in pet tech; and a 3D printing pen.

Host Mo Rocca shows a teen who invented a battery-free flashlight; diagnosing million-dollar violins with CAT scans; cloth that generates electricity; and is payment technology making wallets extinct?

Host Mo Rocca shows software that can accurately age any facial picture to up to 80 years old; a futuristic portable home of the past; emergency tech — how to stay in touch when the power goes out; how actress Hedy Lamarr changed our wireless world.

Host Mo Rocca shows us how returning wolves to Yellowstone National Park changed nature; Vine’s six-second Spielberg, Zach King; the rivalry between Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison; and the new beehive that makes the honey flow.

Host Mo Rocca shows us the coolest toy for horses; teaching the science of gravity with bowling balls; making plastic from banana peels; and how weaving techniques led to computer programming.

Host Mo Rocca shows us what device is keeping sharks away from swimmers; the video doorbell connected to your smartphone; the history of the DC-3 airliner; and the coating for plastic bottles that gets the last drop.

Host Mo Rocca shows us the physics involved with the art of stone balancing; farmers saving water with the tree T-PEE; the history of turning the family farm into a business; and the chemistry behind the polymers we use every day.

Host Mo Rocca shows us the physics behind the tallest roller coaster; making makeup at home with the inventor of the 3-D makeup printer; historic arcade and video games; and the headlights for your running shoes.

Host Mo Rocca shows us the car dashboard that makes sure you’re paying attention; the softest speakers putting you to sleep; the light making your video chats glow; and history’s greatest innovators go camping.

Host 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.

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 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.

Host Mo Rocca shows us the man making mansions in the trees; the innovator turning your smart phone into an underwater camera; making Mexico’s highways greener with vertical gardens; and, when the railroad world ditched steam for diesel.

Host Mo Rocca shows us an innovative surf park in the North Wales countryside; stopping police chases with a tire lasso; the watch for the blind getting popular with the sighted; and the speed of flight, from the Wright brothers to space.

Host Mo Rocca shows us the London innovator creating artistic globes of the world; the woman who took her grandmother’s tea recipe to make food last longer; the drone finding and clearing landmines from war-torn countries; and, the place where modern-day technology began.

Host Mo Rocca shows us the new art form of lighting your fingertips; inventing the alien rock grabber; earbuds that translate languages in real time; and, the history of roads connecting the country.

Host Mo Rocca shows us the social worker who created a wireless phone-charging purse; reversing hidden hunger by enhancing food nutrition; the daddy of java, Mr. Coffee; and, turning fog into water.

Host Mo Rocca shows us the fold-up kayak; the British inventor changing hair color with the wind; how Thomas Edison inadvertently invented the electric tattoo pen; and, the mesmerizing movements of the Strandbeest.

Host 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.

Host 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.

Host 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.

Host 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.

Host 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.

Host 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.

Host Mo Rocca shows us the innovator creating superstrong thread from spider DNA; the boxing robot dodging your jabs; the tiny drone that keeps soldiers safe; and, when the sewing machine replaced the needle and thread.

Host Mo Rocca shows us the bot baking you the freshest bread; the family building the air cleaner for the cleanest air; glasses to prevent motion sickness; and, going way, way back to the history of the station wagon.

Host Mo Rocca shows us the crime-fighting tether tripping up bad guys; the woman who started the blow-drying empire; window blinds powering your place; and, when the big wood saw was replaced with the sawmill.

Host Mo Rocca shows us the inventor of the Alinker Bike that’s changing the world for those with limited mobility; the school bus tracker cutting out waiting at bus stops; a shoe sole sensor keeping track of your feet; and, when tech began to aid accessibility.

Host Mo Rocca shows us robots that grow as they slither along; the wall shelves just for cats; French igloos, housing their homeless; and, when glass became artistic.

Host Mo Rocca shows us the emergency airplane slides for buildings and schools; parking sensors for your older car; the smartest ski boots on the slopes; and, the incredible tenacity it takes to be a successful inventor.

Host Mo Rocca shows us synchronized drones taking the place of fireworks; the robotic lawn mower that cuts your grass on its own; two fathers who invented a car seat that fits in a small pouch; and, when the circus took to the sky with barnstorming flyers.

Host Mo Rocca shows us the innovation of beautiful homes made of earth; opening your front door with a touch; highway guard rails that roll away crashes; and, historic women inventors.

Host Mo Rocca shows us weather stations in your back yard; the oven that keeps food cold until cook time; keeping your carpets clean without taking off your shoes; and, how Edison convinced New York politicians that his way was the future.

Host Mo Rocca shows us tiny satellites that you can control; the highest tech in vending machines; TV training your dog while you’re not home; and, the story of one of the most luxurious cars ever built.

Host Mo Rocca shows us the smart thermometers predicting disease hot spots; the sliding patio dog door; replacing tissues with a cloth handkerchief dispenser; and, the evolution of voting technology.

Host Mo Rocca shows us tiny alarm pods to protect your valuables; the bathroom scale that checks your balance; canceling the noise outside; and, the genius of Nikola Tesla.

Our curator of transportation talks about the Wright brothers' battle to protect their airplane patents with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a soft serve ice cream maker for your countertop, an app that translates your dog’s barks, and special drones helping hunt down invasive pythons in the Florida Everglades.

Our curator of agriculture demonstrates the old-fashioned way to make apple cider for host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a high-tech bird feeder that lets you shoot pictures and video of your feathered friends, a bottle cap that purifies water with light, and see-through urban beehives that let you watch how the honey is made.

Our curator of transportation discusses when the convertible became the coolest car on the road with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us GPS trackers disguised as sea turtle eggs to help catch poachers, a new way of timing a timer, and the self-cleaning door handle.

Our chief curator discusses the machines that spin the thread for your threads with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a robotic restaurant kitchen, how to keep your belongings safe at the beach or pool, and the artist telling time with a paint brush.

Our curator of transportation discusses the history of toll roads with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us how police dogs are being kept safe on the job, the safety vest lighting the way for nighttime runners, and the webcam that's revolutionizing video calls.

Our curator of decorative arts shares downsized furniture for kids with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a stylish bracelet that sends out an SOS if the wearer needs help, the scanning technology preserving classic car design, and ski poles that help keep skiers' hands warm.

Our curator of agriculture & the environment discusses animal-powered farms with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us tiny sensors saving snails, a lifesaving invention to stop choking and a robot that is keeping beaches clean.

Our curator of transportation discusses the evolution of driver education with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a rock climbing treadmill wall, an invention for making plant milk at home and shipping container homes designed to keep families safe from storms.

Our curator of transportation discusses tether cars with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a mosquito repellent patch, a balloon that can take you to the edge of space and a puzzle feeder for pets.

Our curator of curator of agriculture & the environment discusses natural fertilizers with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us flower turbines, water absorbing concrete and a theater with perfect acoustics.

Our curator of domestic life discusses the evolution of board games with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us crop dusting drones, a wood alternative made from kombucha brewing waste and a tactile camera for the blind.

Our curator of historic structures & landscapes discusses the history of porches with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us how dog nose prints can find a lost pet, luggage designed to grow, and planting mushrooms on your kitchen counter.

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.

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.

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.