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February 20, 2021

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The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation - S7 - E8

Host Mo Rocca shows us the body airbag for motorcycle safety; the sleep/wake system that uses colored light to help you rest; the handheld mini printer that prints with a swipe; and, the history of the telephone.

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The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation: Season 7 - 26 Episode s

7x1 - Barnstorming
January 2, 2021
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.
7x2 - Women Inventors
January 9, 2021
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.
7x3 - Menlo Park, December 1880
January 16, 2021
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.
7x4 - 1931 Bugatti Royale
January 23, 2021
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.
7x5 - Voting Technology
January 30, 2021
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.
7x6 - Nikola Tesla
February 6, 2021
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.
7x7 - Beekeeping
February 13, 2021
Host Mo Rocca shows us the motorized surfboard fin; a super absorbent sponge to keep construction going after rainstorms; glasses that monitor your health; and, the history of beehives and harvesting honey.
7x8 - Telephones
February 20, 2021
Host Mo Rocca shows us the body airbag for motorcycle safety; the sleep/wake system that uses colored light to help you rest; the handheld mini printer that prints with a swipe; and, the history of the telephone.
7x9 - Wool Carding
February 27, 2021
Host Mo Rocca shows us a swimming and walking robot; a device to drain the pain of clogged sinuses; the smartest cutting board for your kitchen; and, machines that prepared wool fibers to become yarn.
7x10 - Creative Circuits
April 10, 2021
Host Mo Rocca shows us: the device to quickly teach you how to play the guitar; a drone-less way to take aerial photos; the backpack that displays messages; and, how early tech hacks led to new innovations.
7x11 - Encyclopedias
April 17, 2021
Host Mo Rocca shows us: a motorized bodyboard for watersports; saving your leftovers with reusable pinch top bags; matching paint color with a high-tech sensor; and, the history of encyclopedias.
7x12 - Best of - Beekeeping
April 24, 2021
Host Mo Rocca shows us: synchronized drones with lights taking the place of fireworks; tiny alarm pods to protect your valuables; TV training your dog while you’re not home; and, the history of beehives and harvesting honey.
7x13 - Cookbooks
May 1, 2021
Host Mo Rocca shows us: how artificial intelligence is taking over drone racing; purses and totes made from old highway billboards; a look back at our past innovators; and, how cookbooks changed the culinary world.
7x14 - Air Traffic Management
May 8, 2021
Host Mo Rocca shows us: robot realtors touring homes for sale; the vibrating wristband that helps the hearing impaired; 3D printed corneas; and, the beginnings of air traffic control.
7x15 - Currier Shoe Shop
May 15, 2021
Host Mo Rocca shows us: a wearable walkie talkie; an over-the-top door camera to help secure homes and apartments; a device to clean and recycle used water in the home; and, the Currier Shoe Shop story.
7x16 - Solving the Problem of Flight
May 22, 2021
Host Mo Rocca shows us: the reinventing of the wheel; a backpack that floats on your back; creating plastic from fish scales; and, a look at how the Wright brothers solved the problem of flight.
7x17 - Weathervanes
May 29, 2021
Host Mo Rocca shows us: a check-in with the inventor of the Ring Video Doorbell; 3D printers that swarm; the telescope to view stars on your phone; and, early forecasting with weathervanes.
7x18 - Best of – Nikola Tesla
July 3, 2021
Host Mo Rocca shows us the device to quickly teach you how to play guitar; the robotic lawn mower that cuts your grass on its own; replacing tissue with a cloth handkerchief dispenser; and, the genius of Nikola Tesla.
7x19 - Greenfield Village
July 10, 2021
Host Mo Rocca shows us the ultimate electric motorcycle; the inventor who created phone calls over the internet; turning cacti into leather; and, the planning it takes to create a village.
7x20 - Standardized Time
July 17, 2021
Host Mo Rocca shows us the innovative company creating nutritious burgers from ocean kelp; the baby sock that monitors a child’s health; technology to help those with dyslexia; and, when time became standardized.
7x21 - Managing Mass Production
July 24, 2021
Host Mo Rocca shows us the woman who led the team to show us the first picture of a black hole in outer space; the latest in old and new tech for your kitchen; a wearable device to help you keep focus; and, managing early mass production.
7x22 - Best of – Air Traffic Management
July 31, 2021
Host Mo Rocca shows us the motorized surfboard fin; the wearable walkie-talkie; two fathers who invented a car seat that fits in a small pouch; and, the beginnings of air traffic control.
7x23 - Horse-drawn Vehicles
August 7, 2021
Host Mo Rocca shows us the elliptical street bike; an updated bean bag chair; making any air conditioner smart; and, the history of horse-drawn vehicles.
7x24 - Accidental Inventions
August 14, 2021
Host Mo Rocca shows us the baseball bat with an axe handle grip; roof panels that pull water from the air; roads made of plastic; and, the history of accidental inventions.
7x25 - Lawns
August 21, 2021
Host Mo Rocca shows us liquid-filled eyeglasses that adjust to your sight; the diabetes monitor that changed lives; advice from our past inventors and innovators; and, the history of lawns.
7x26 - Best of – Menlo Park, December 1880
August 28, 2021
Host Mo Rocca shows us the innovation of beautiful homes made of earth; a swimming and walking robot; the telescope to view stars on your phone; and, how Edison convinced New York politicians that his way was the future.

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The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation - S7 - E8

The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation: Season 7 - 26 Episode s

7x1 - Barnstorming

7x2 - Women Inventors

7x3 - Menlo Park, December 1880

7x4 - 1931 Bugatti Royale

7x5 - Voting Technology

7x6 - Nikola Tesla

7x7 - Beekeeping

7x8 - Telephones

7x9 - Wool Carding

7x10 - Creative Circuits

7x11 - Encyclopedias

7x12 - Best of - Beekeeping

7x13 - Cookbooks

7x14 - Air Traffic Management

7x15 - Currier Shoe Shop

7x16 - Solving the Problem of Flight

7x17 - Weathervanes

7x18 - Best of – Nikola Tesla

7x19 - Greenfield Village

7x20 - Standardized Time

7x21 - Managing Mass Production

7x22 - Best of – Air Traffic Management

7x23 - Horse-drawn Vehicles

7x24 - Accidental Inventions

7x25 - Lawns

7x26 - Best of – Menlo Park, December 1880

The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation: All seasons

S1: Season 1

S2: Season 2

S3: Season 3

S4: Season 4

S5: Season 5

S6: Season 6

S7: Season 7

S8: Season 8

S9: Season 9

S10: Season 10