The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 9

The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation - Season 9

2022 • 23 episodes

0.0
23 episodes
Oct 01, 2022

About this season

Episodes

Seasons & Episodes

23 episodes
Animal Power
Episode 1

Animal Power

Episode 1 • Oct 01, 2022

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.

0.0
0m
Driver Education
Episode 2

Driver Education

Episode 2 • Oct 08, 2022

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.

0.0
0m
Tether Car Racing
Episode 3

Tether Car Racing

Episode 3 • Oct 15, 2022

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.

0.0
0m
Regenerative Agriculture
Episode 4

Regenerative Agriculture

Episode 4 • Oct 22, 2022

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.

0.0
0m
Board Games
Episode 5

Board Games

Episode 5 • Oct 29, 2022

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.

0.0
0m
Porches
Episode 7

Porches

Episode 7 • Nov 12, 2022

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.

0.0
0m
Libraries
Episode 8

Libraries

Episode 8 • Jan 07, 2022

Our librarian discusses the evolution of libraries with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a co-pilot for the blind, the designer reimagining products in your home, and a scooter that is built for trails.

0.0
0m
Tinsmithing
Episode 9

Tinsmithing

Episode 9 • Jan 14, 2023

Our crafts and trades program manager discusses tinsmithing with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a company recycling glass into sand, a wristband designed to stop motion sickness, and a bike that turns into a bed.

0.0
0m
Organizing Knowledge
Episode 10

Organizing Knowledge

Episode 10 • Jan 21, 2023

Our librarian discusses the organization of knowledge with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a high-tech handheld musical instrument, digital screens replacing metal license plates, and learning through hypnosis.

0.0
0m
Parking Meters
Episode 11

Parking Meters

Episode 11 • Jan 28, 2022

Our curator of transportation discusses the history of parking meters with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us an innovative way to hang wallpaper, an AI-enabled breathing trainer, and a bedside lamp designed to help babies get better sleep.

0.0
0m
Porches
Episode 12

Porches

Episode 12 • Feb 04, 2023

Our curator of historic structures & landscapes discusses the history of porches with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a lifesaving invention to stop choking, a theater with perfect acoustics, and shipping container homes designed to keep families safe from storms.

0.0
0m
Women-founded Potteries
Episode 13

Women-founded Potteries

Episode 13 • Feb 11, 2023

Our curator of decorative arts discusses the women of art pottery with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a smart sprinkler that conforms to each lawn's shape, the company converting vintage cars to electric and updates on our past innovators.

0.0
0m
Idioms
Episode 14

Idioms

Episode 14 • Feb 18, 2023

One of our associate curators discusses the origins of idioms with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us an app designed to read for us, a microphone blocker for smart devices and a wireless electronic brake system for inline skates.

0.0
0m
Paper Dresses
Episode 15

Paper Dresses

Episode 15 • Feb 25, 2023

Our curator of domestic life discusses the paper dress trend with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us hair clippers with a built-in camera for DIY cuts, a headset designed to relieve stress, and noise cancelling earbuds made for sleeping.

0.0
0m
Ruth Adler Schnee
Episode 16

Ruth Adler Schnee

Episode 16 • Apr 22, 2023

Our curator of design discusses a pioneering textile designer with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a tiny dog vest created to stop predators, a high-tech bus shelter, and aftermarket dash cams designed for safer driving.

0.0
0m
Automobiles & Women’s Suffrage
Episode 17

Automobiles & Women’s Suffrage

Episode 17 • Apr 29, 2023

One of our associate curators discusses the automobile's role in the women’s suffrage movement with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a high-tech chess trainer, an update on the inventor of the "Hollow Flashlight," and a waterproof bag designed to protect cars during floods.

0.0
0m
Glenn Curtiss
Episode 19

Glenn Curtiss

Episode 19 • May 13, 2023

One of our associate curators discusses motorcycle and aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us the autonomous seacraft collecting hurricane data, an under-bed clothes hamper, and a compact wind turbine designed to charge electronic devices outdoors.

0.0
0m
Technology as Furniture
Episode 20

Technology as Furniture

Episode 20 • May 20, 2023

Our curator of decorative arts discusses technology as furniture with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a gift box that explodes with fun, a portable active wheelchair, and the way electric utilities shield conductors from lightning.

0.0
0m
Snow Globes
Episode 21

Snow Globes

Episode 21 • May 27, 2023

Our retired senior curator and curator of public life discusses the history of snow globes with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us autonomous race cars, the teen who invented a tiny earthquake warning system, and self-healing concrete.

0.0
0m
Combines
Episode 23

Combines

Episode 23 • Jul 01, 2023

Our curator of agriculture and the environment discusses combines with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us high tech solar shingles for rooftops, a vibrating smoke alarm for those with hearing impairments, and floor tiles that generate power.

0.0
0m
Serial Publications
Episode 24

Serial Publications

Episode 24 • Jul 08, 2023

Our librarian discusses serial publications with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us custom finger prostheses, a biosensor designed to detect sweat loss, and a folding cartop tent.

0.0
0m
Byrd Arctic Expedition
Episode 25

Byrd Arctic Expedition

Episode 25 • Jul 15, 2023

Our curator of transportation discusses Richard Byrd's North Pole flight with Host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a method of stocking fish from the air, a line of hybrid locking devices, and updates from past innovators.

0.0
0m
Best of - Board Games
Episode 26

Best of - Board Games

Episode 26 • Jul 22, 2023

Our curator of domestic life discusses the evolution of board games with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us tiny sensors designed to save snails, mushrooms grown on kitchen counters, and a device that captures carbon from the atmosphere.

0.0
0m