The Henry Ford Innovation Nation with Mo Rocca

Episode 1

Ping Pong Robot

Sat, Oct 7, 2023

Host Mo Rocca shows us the ping pong robot sharpening your backhand, the underwater scooter on your arms, the disruptive invention of the digital camera, and when mail order shopping began.

Episode 2

Seal Whisker Camera

Sat, Oct 14, 2023

Host Mo Rocca shows us how cameras are showing scientists a seal's deep water diet, fingerprint technology on your smartphone, the disruptive invention of the doorbell camera, and, the small locomotives keeping industry rolling.

Episode 3

Super Coral Reefs

Sat, Oct 21, 2023

Host Mo Rocca shows us engineering ocean coral to withstand climate change, ferries gliding above the waves, re-disrupting Mother Nature with the wolves of Yellowstone, and, when milk changed the world.

Episode 4

Snore Pillow

Sat, Oct 28, 2023

Host Mo Rocca shows us the paddle board pumped up with a hydro-jet, a techy pillow to curb snoring, disrupting transportation with electric cars, and how farmers markets brought food to the masses.

Episode 5

The No Pedal Bike

Sat, Nov 4, 2023

Host Mo Rocca shows us learning to ride a bike, sans pedals, tracking your child's growth with tech, the disruptive invention of colorblind glasses, and the women of agriculture.

Episode 6

Self Editing Sports Camera

Sat, Nov 11, 2023

Host Mo Rocca shows us the wall vacuum jet to launder your clothes, a stand alone camera producing kids soccer videos, when the cell phone disrupted the world, and early home architecture.

Episode 7

Hip Luggage Cart

Sat, Nov 18, 2023

Host Mo Rocca shows us the hands free luggage cart, camping off the ground with a 2 story tent, the tech disruptive movie star, Hedy Lamarr, and the cut glass history of chandeliers.

Episode 8

Stone Balancing Beauty

Sat, Jan 13, 2024

The art of stacking boulders; the paper keeping veggies fresh; the Jetman soaring on high; Thomas Edison's actual workshop.

Episode 9

Wrist Cooling A/C

Sat, Jan 20, 2024

Host Mo Rocca shows us the wrist air conditioner that cools the body heat, the technology of spokespeople that aren't people, the disruptive tuner for singers, and, the innovative art of Lillian Schwartz.

Episode 10

Launching Salmon

Sat, Jan 27, 2024

Host Mo Rocca shows us the salmon cannon whooshing fish upriver, the resurgence of vinyl records, a flying bird robot scattering the flock, and, the rivalry between Thomas Edison and Nicola Tesla.

Episode 11

Cold Plunge Tub

Sat, Feb 3, 2024

Host Mo Rocca shows us the health benefits of dipping in ice water, the smartest ukulele, disrupting the sticky honey business, and, the history of off road vehicles.

Episode 12

Magnet Shark Repellent

Sat, Feb 10, 2024

Host Mo Rocca shows us anti-shark wristbands keeping swimmers safer, the new old world of watch repair, super bananas and, the restoration of the world's most historic bus.

Episode 13

Smart Ring

Host Mo Rocca shows us: The tech packed into a ring on your finger. The testing lab making sure products are safe. How morning coffee was disrupted at home. And, the Warrior Car.

Episode 14

Find Fishing Tech

Host Mo Rocca shows us: Reeling in the tech of fishing. Learning math with the pendulum wave. The pizza box plating your dinner. And, the nutty history of George Washington Carver.

Episode 15

Wearable Muscles

Host Mo Rocca shows us: An update on river hydro power. Wearing your muscles. The most disruptive circuit board. And, when ads became illustrated.

Episode 16

Searching with Snakes

Host Mo Rocca shows us: The snake robots searching rubble. The tech inside the massage chair. The penguin chick bot cozying up for science. And, the Wright Brothers early beginnings.

Episode 17

Digital Sky Typing

Host Mo Rocca shows us: The highest tech of new skywriting. Silencing your voice. Disrupting start-ups with crowdfunding. And, the historic push for literacy.

Episode 18

Violin Cat Scans

Host Mo Rocca shows us: Breaching the sea with an underwater jetski. Fog security. Rolling the tide in Africa. And, peering inside invaluable violins.

Episode 19

Solar Campers

Host Mo Rocca shows us: Electric camping powered by the sun. The wristband curbing repetitive habits. The disruptive vault insuring the world's future. And, designing for the elderly.

Episode 20

Railroad Roundhouse

Host Mo Rocca shows us: Bringing horseplay to the barnyard. Aerogel clothing fighting the cold. The teepee around trees. And, the history of turing trains.

Episode 21

Cellphone Boosters

Host Mo Rocca shows us: The sensor showerhead saving H2O. The devices to boost home cell coverage. Disrupting with a clock on a wrist. And, photography from the sky.

Episode 22

Shipping Container Farms

Host Mo Rocca shows us: The family creating pet wheelchairs. The shipping containers growing produce. Running at night with the brightest shoes. And, the historic testing of soybeans.

Episode 23

Haptic Gloves

Host Mo Rocca shows us: The gloves with the tapping touch. Recycling paint, into paint. The disruptive invention of 3D printing. And, the history of children's books.

Episode 24

Pillar Plants

Host Mo Rocca shows us: The tackle dummy avoiding injuries. Surfing above the waves. The plants on highway pillars cleaning the air. And, Honest Abe Lincoln.

Episode 25

Mail Order Shopping

Host Mo Rocca shows us: Searching for sunken treasure with an underwater drone. The paddleboard pumped up with a hydrojet. The ping pong robot sharpening your backhand. And, when Mail Order Shopping began.