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The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 2016 - 2017
Episode 1
Pet Wheelchairs
Sat, Oct 1, 2016 30 mins
Season 3 begins with segments on a surfboard that doesn't need a wave; a man who makes wheelchairs for animals; building rope bridges with drones; and a woman who creates museum-quality quilts.
Episode 2
Drone Racing
Sat, Oct 8, 2016 30 mins
Segments focus on a robotic tackling dummy; the Drone Racing League; the Arctic "Doomsday Seed Vault"; and a flying schoolgirl who made aviation history.
Episode 3
3D Statuettes
Sat, Oct 15, 2016 30 mins
A segment on 3-D printed statues of people and pets. Also: a look at how the Wrist Swim Inflater increases water safety; what keeps 100-year-old locomotives running; and a sofa accessory for sports lovers.
Episode 4
Woof Washer
Sat, Oct 22, 2016 30 mins
Segments focus on a dog-washing wand that was invented by a fourth-grade student; advances in holograms; a car that innovated safety; and a cardboard tent being pitched at European festivals.
Episode 5
3D Printed Body Parts
Sat, Oct 29, 2016 30 mins
Segments focus on: a device that's pulling power from rivers; scientists who are 3-D printing human body parts; the history of marketing presidential candidates; and an incredibly warm jacket lined with bison fur.
Episode 6
Spider Catcher
Sat, Nov 12, 2016 30 mins
Segments focus on the innovation of rebreathing air under water; the engineering wizardry in massage chairs; the spider catcher saving the eight-legged crawlers; and circling around the history of carousels.
Episode 7
Joy Mangano
Sat, Nov 19, 2016 30 mins
Segments feature 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.
Episode 8
Shark Hunting Drones
Sat, Nov 26, 2016 30 mins
Examining how drones are searching for sharks to keep beaches safe; a medicine-free pain-relieving device; a process for collecting water in Africa; battles over famous patents.
Episode 9
Dog Food Chef
Sat, Jan 14, 2017 30 mins
Host Mo Rocca introduces stories on a business that specializes in fresh food for pets; concrete that conducts electricity to keep it free of snow and ice; a look back at Henry Ford's first attempt at a car; and the innovator of a healthier water bottle.
Episode 10
Ron Popiel
Sat, Jan 21, 2017 30 mins
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; and Airmail's impact on how people communicate.
Episode 11
Greenscreen Animals
Sat, Jan 28, 2017 30 mins
A story on the movie magic behind animal actors. Also: a look at a device that can see through walls; a toaster that was designed exclusively for warming up tortillas; and the history of water wheels.
Episode 12
Doomsday Seed Vault
Sat, Feb 4, 2017 30 mins
A man who makes wheelchairs for animals big and small is interviewed. Other segments feature the Drone Racing League; a seed security deposit box for the world; and a woman who quilts museum-quality pieces.
Episode 13
Concert Wrist Lights
Sat, Feb 11, 2017 30 mins
Included: light-up wristbands worn by concertgoers; and corn stalks being turned into clean-burning coal. Also: an update on past innovations featured on the show; and a profile of a man who is mostly overlooked for his important contribution.
Episode 14
Farmbot
Sat, Feb 18, 2017 30 mins
Host Mo Rocca introduces a segment on glasses that allow those with color blindness to see color. Other innovations include a computerized farmer for gardening; a device that cancels out the snoring sound; and how ribbons of glass illuminated history.
Episode 15
Tornado Tech
Sat, Feb 25, 2017 30 mins
Segments focus on tech keeping people safe from tornadoes; smart cooking pans; the invention of the first music synthesizer; and a battery that will purportedly last forever.
Episode 16
Jet Ski Submarine
Sat, Mar 4, 2017 30 mins
Segments focus on 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 future of bendable glass.
Episode 17
Hover Camera
Sat, Mar 11, 2017 30 mins
Segments focus on a hover camera; the inventive business of type fonts; an alarm clock rug; and a TV and weather mapping pioneer.
Episode 18
Jet Surfboard
Sat, Apr 1, 2017 30 mins
Host Mo Rocca presents reports on a surfboard that doesn't need a wave; the robotic football tackle dummy that prevents injuries; a spider catcher saving eight-legged crawlers; and a flying schoolgirl who made aviation history.
Episode 19
Capturing Drones
Sat, Apr 8, 2017 30 mins
Host Mo Rocca examines how to protect the skies from unwanted drones; the business of fonts; the laying of Trans-Atlantic cables; and a phone case that protects against the roaming fingers of children.
Episode 20
One Wheeled Board
Sat, Apr 15, 2017 30 mins
The inventor of one-wheeled boards is profiled. Also: a method for un-shrinking sweaters; the story of husband and wife designers who changed the world; and the digital way for doctors to listen to heart sounds.
Episode 21
NASA Inventions
Sat, Apr 22, 2017 30 mins
Segments focus on a company that's turning a wall into a video waterfall; inventions that have sprung from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory; the experience of walking on a bike; and alternative engines for cars.
Episode 22
Airmail
Sat, Apr 29, 2017 30 mins
A segment on the movie magic behind animal actors. Also: gardening with a computerized farmer; how collecting water in Africa is less of a pain in the neck; and how Airmail changed communication.
Episode 23
Air Swimmers
Sat, May 6, 2017 30 mins
Innovations include inflatable fish that swim through the air; the hydrogel bandage that helps healing; trees turning the breeze into electricity. Also: a profile of the man who developed the first portable radio.
Episode 24
Hyberloop
Sat, May 13, 2017 30 mins
Segments include: the future of the fastest ground travel; the smartphone game that helps improve abs; a camera checking for sun damage; and some barbecue history.
Episode 25
Pet Tech
Sat, May 20, 2017 30 mins
Segments highlight: a lightbulb that levitates; caring for a pet terrier and tabby with tech; the petrol pumps that fueled the world; and the best advice from past inventors featured on the show.
Episode 26
Doggie Rocket Toy
Sat, May 27, 2017 30 mins
Segments highlight: a jet ski that doubles as 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.
