The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation S01E18 · Liter of Light

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Host Mo Rocca shows us the inventors of the armband computer mouse; Rosa Parks and the bus that changed the world of race relations; that soon you may be able to print your pancakes; and lighting the world with soda bottles.

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1. 1 1. Microscopic Windmills2014-09-27 · 30mHost 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 windm
2. 2 2. Medical MacGyver2014-10-04 · 30mHost 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.
3. 3 3. Voice Magic of Auto-Tune2014-10-11 · 30mHost 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
4. 4 4. Algae Girl2014-10-18 · 30mHost 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 printi
5. 5 5. Hollow Flashlight Girl2014-10-25 · 30mHost 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 mak
6. 6 6. Aging Software2014-11-01 · 30mHost 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 th
7. 7 7. Nano Clothes2014-11-08 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows how nanotechnology could make dirty clothes a thing of the past; how food packaging changed how we shop; innovations that are taking the frustration out of find
8. 8 8. 3D-Printed Food2014-11-15 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us that soon you may be able to print your pancakes; Igor Sikorsky, the father of the helicopter; recording sound off of leaves; and never lose anything again.
9. 9 9. Armband Mouse2014-11-22 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us inventors making any car a self-drive vehicle; Henry Ford was also the father of soybeans; the inventors of the armband computer mouse; and floating wind tur
10. 10 10. Facial Recognition and Shopping2014-11-29 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us how stores use facial recognition software to target big-ticket shoppers; the legacy of Abraham Lincoln; how jock tech is changing the way we exercise; and t
11. 11 11. Salmon Cannon2014-12-06 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the invention that shoots spawning salmon over man-made obstructions as they swim upstream; Noah Webster Home, where the first American dictionary was writte
12. 12 12. Three Under 202014-12-13 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us incredible innovators under 20 years old; 9-year-old Algae Girl, who is pioneering oil-producing algae by growing it under her bed; how Thomas Edison’s inven
13. 13 13. Electric Paint2014-12-20 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the biker dudes who’ve invented elaborate paint that lights up; The Henry Ford and the return of wrinkled sheep; the inventor of the Elio 3-wheeled car; and
14. 14 14. Solar Roads2014-12-27 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us an innovator who condensed a TV satellite truck into a backpack; how the Model T car assembly line changed the manufacturing world; the inventors of solar ro
15. 15 15. Snake Robot2015-01-03 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the man who invented the digital camera; the fascinating history of the presidential limousine, including the one used by President Kennedy; the inventors of
16. 16 16. Wrist Air Conditioner2015-01-10 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the inventor of an app to monitor your sleep and health; unique trains throughout history; the inventors of a watch-like device that cools your entire body l
17. 17 17. Pocket Printer2015-01-17 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the hardware store robot; the incredible patent models from Thomas Edison that show us the beginning of our electronic world; how the USG Corp. is leading th
18. 18 18. Liter of Light2015-01-24 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the inventors of the armband computer mouse; Rosa Parks and the bus that changed the world of race relations; that soon you may be able to print your pancake
19. 19 19. Inventor of Email2015-01-31 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the inventor of a fireproof gel that is helping firefighters save lives; the historic steam engines that are the grandfathers of electricity; a camera that a
20. 20 20. Penguin Chick Bot2015-02-07 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the students who built a car that gets 2400 MPG; the beginning of the computer age with one of the original Apple Computers; the inventors of the highest tec
21. 21 21. Science Restaurant2015-02-14 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the chef using science to add to your dining experience; the evolution of cars throughout history; the 13-year-old who built an affordable Braille printer; a
22. 22 22. Robot Birds2015-02-21 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the creator of the pop singer’s best friend, Autotune; The Henry Ford and the return of wrinkled sheep; the invention that shoots spawning salmon over obstru
23. 23 23. Shiver Shield2015-03-07 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the overhead Skycam camera giving a bird’s-eye view of sporting events; the 100-year-old history of the electric car; an inventor who will help you never to
24. 24 24. Chairless Chair2015-02-28 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us an electric bike wheel to power your ride; a restaurant serving a 100-year-old menu; the wonders of the world's highest tech sports stadium located in Silico
25. 25 25. Tiny Homes2015-03-07 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the innovative designs of the tiniest homes; the historic fashion of the Queen of Tires; the inventor of the phone in your pocket; and words of wisdom from t
26. 26 26. Electric Soccer Ball2015-03-14 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the inventor of a soccer ball that generates plug-in power; Igor Sikorsky, the father of the helicopter; saving lives with Snake Robots; and the Penguin Chic