The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation S10E12 · The Rosa Parks Bus

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Our president and former executive vice president discuss Rosa Parks with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a bracelet designed to repel sharks, the school training a new generation of watchmakers, and a scientist using bananas to address vitamin A deficiency.

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1. 1 1. Ping Pong Robot2023-10-07A ping pong robot sharpens one's backhand; an underwater scooter on one's arms; the disruptive invention of the digital camera; when mail-order shopping began.
2. 2 2. Seal Whisker Camera2023-10-14
3. 3 3. Super Coral Reefs2023-10-21
4. 4 4. Snore Pillow2023-10-28
5. 5 5. The No Pedal Bike2023-11-04Learning to ride a bike without pedals; tracking one's child's growth with tech; the disruptive invention of colorblind glasses; the women of agriculture.
6. 6 6. Self-Editing Sports Camera2023-11-11The wall vacuum jet to launder one's clothes; a stand-alone camera producing kids' soccer videos; when the cellphone disrupted the world; early home architecture.
7. 7 7. Hip Luggage Cart2023-11-18A hands-free luggage cart; camping off the ground with a two-story tent; the tech of movie star Hedy Lamarr; the history of chandeliers.
8. 8 8. Stone Balancing Beauty2024-01-13The art of stacking boulders; the paper keeping veggies fresh; the Jetman soaring on high; Thomas Edison's actual workshop.
9. 9 9. Wrist Cooling A/C2024-01-20The wrist air conditioner; the technology of spokespeople that aren't people; the disruptive tuner for singers; the innovative art of Lillian Schwartz.
10. 10 10. Launching Salmon2024-01-27The salmon cannon whooshing fish upriver; the resurgence of vinyl records; the flying bird robot scattering the flock; the rivalry between Thomas Edison and Nicola Tesla.
11. 11 11. Off-road Vehicles2024-02-03Our curator of transportation discusses off-road vehicles with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a portable cold plunge tub, a smart ukelele, and a noninvasive way to harvest honey
12. 12 12. The Rosa Parks Bus2024-02-10Our president and former executive vice president discuss Rosa Parks with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a bracelet designed to repel sharks, the school training a new generation
13. 13 13. McKinley Thompson2024-02-17Our curator of transportation discusses McKinley Thompson with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a smart ring designed for women’s health, an independent science safety organization
14. 14 14. George Washington Carver2024-02-24Our curator of agriculture and the environment discusses George Washington Carver with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a sonar fish finder, a playground that helps teach physics,
15. 15 15. Advertising Illustrators2024-03-02Our curator of decorative arts discusses advertising illustrators with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a device to harness the power of running water, wearable robotic gravity ass
16. 16 16. The Wright Brothers2024-04-13Our curator of transportation discusses the Wright brothers with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us biologically-inspired robots, massage chairs, and a penguin research rover.
17. 17 17. Literacy2024-04-20Our librarian discusses literacy with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us technology for writing in the sky, a soundproof microphone that isolates your voice, and the disruptive power
18. 18 18. Henry Ford’s Violins2024-04-27Our curator of domestic life discusses Henry Ford’s violin collection with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a jet ski that dives under the waves, a security fog machine, and a roll
19. 19 19. Design for Aging2024-05-04Our curator of design discusses design for aging with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a solar-powered camper, a smart bracelet to help with repetitive behavior, and the disruptive
20. 20 20. Railroad Roundhouses2024-05-11Our curator of transportation discusses industrial locomotives with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us play balls for horses, clothing designed for extreme cold, and farmers saving w
21. 21 21. Aerial Photography2024-05-18One of our associate curators discusses aerial photography with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a smart showerhead, a booster for weak cellular signals, and the disruptive inventi
22. 22 22. Henry Ford and Soybeans2024-05-25Our curator of transportation discusses Henry Ford’s soybean research with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us wheelchairs for pets, shipping container farms, and LED shoe lights for
23. 23 23. Haptic Gloves2024-07-06Gloves with the tapping touch; recycling paint into paint; the disruptive invention of 3D printing; the history of children's books.
24. 24 24. Pillar Plants2024-07-13The tackle dummy avoiding injuries; surfing above the waves; the plants on highway pillars cleaning the air; Abe Lincoln.
25. 25 25. Mail Order Shopping2024-07-20Searching for sunken treasure with an underwater drone; the paddleboard pumped up with a hydro jet; the ping pong robot sharpening one's backhand; when mail order shopping began.