The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation S03E10 · Ron Popeil

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Host Mo Rocca shows us the TV pitch man and inventor behind dozens of inventions including the Pocket Fisherman; the listening device that can find people buried after an earthquake; measuring your rooms and creating a floorplan of your house with a cellphone; and how air mail changed how we communicated.

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1. 1 1. Pet Wheelchairs2016-10-01 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the surfboard that doesn’t need a wave; the man who makes wheelchairs for animals; building rope bridges with drones; and the woman whose quilts are museum p
2. 2 2. Drone Racing2016-10-08 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the robotic football tackle dummy that prevents injuries; the drone racing league; the doomsday seed vault; and the flying schoolgirl who made aviation histo
3. 3 3. 3D Statuettes2016-10-15 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us 3D-printed statues of people and pets; the wrist swim inflator for water safety; how 100-year-old locomotives are kept running; and the sofa accessory that m
4. 4 4. Woof Washer2016-10-22 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the dog washing wand invented 20 years ago by a 4th grader, that’s a hit today; advances in Holograms; cardboard tents cleaning up festivals in Europe; and t
5. 5 5. 3D Printed Body Parts2016-10-29 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the device pulling power from rivers; how scientists are 3D printing human body parts; the history of marketing presidential candidates; and the crazy warm c
6. 6 6. Spider Catcher2016-11-12 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the innovation of re-breathing air under water; the engineering wizardry in massage chairs; the spider catcher saving the 8-legged crawlers; and circling aro
7. 7 7. Joy Mangano2016-11-19 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us 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 to
8. 8 8. Shark Hunting Drones2016-11-26 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us how drones are searching for sharks to keep beaches safe; the medicine-free pain relieving device; how collecting water in Africa is less of a pain in the ne
9. 9 9. Dog Food Chef2017-01-14 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the man who started a business that cooks fresh food for pets; concrete that conducts electricity to keep it snow and ice free; Henry Ford’s first attempt at
10. 10 10. Ron Popeil2017-01-21 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the TV pitch man and inventor behind dozens of inventions including the Pocket Fisherman; the listening device that can find people buried after an earthquak
11. 11 11. Green Screen Animals2017-01-28 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the movie magic behind animal actors; the device allowing us to see through walls; tickling your taste buds with a tortilla toaster; and when water wheels po
12. 12 12. Doomsday Seed Vault2017-02-04 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the man who makes wheelchairs for animals - big and small; the Drone Racing League; the seed security deposit box for the world; and the woman whose quilts a
13. 13 13. Concert Wrist Lights2017-02-11 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the wristbands that are lighting up concerts; turning corn stalks into clean burning coal; an update on some of our favorite innovations; and the man you’ve
14. 14 14. Farmbot2017-02-18 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us glasses that allow the colorblind to see color; the computerized farmer for your garden; the device that cancels out the snoring sound; and how ribbons of gl
15. 15 15. Tornado Tech2017-02-25 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the newest tech keeping us safe from tornadoes; the smartest cooking pans; the invention of the first music synthesizer; and the battery that will last forev
16. 16 16. Jet Ski Submarine2017-03-04 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us 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 bendable glass
17. 17 17. Hover Camera2017-03-11 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the selfie camera that hovers in front of your face; the inventive business of type fonts; the alarm clock rug; and a TV and weather mapping pioneer.
18. 18 18. Jet Surfboard2017-04-01 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the surfboard that doesn’t need a wave; the robotic football tackle dummy that prevents injuries; the spider catcher saving the 8-legged crawlers; and the fl
19. 19 19. Capturing Drones2017-04-08 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us how to protect the skies from unwanted drones; the business of fonts; the laying of transatlantic cables; and the phone case that protects against the roamin
20. 20 20. One-Wheeled Board2017-04-15 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the inventor of the one-wheeled board; an app that allows you to find lunchtime friends; the husband and wife designers who changed the world; and the digita
21. 21 21. NASA Inventions2017-04-22 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the company turning a wall into a video waterfall; the inventions that have sprung from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory; the bike that you walk on; and alte
22. 22 22. Air Mail2017-04-29 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the movie magic behind animal actors; the computerized farmer for your garden; how collecting water in Africa is less of a pain in the neck; and how air mail
23. 23 23. Air Swimmers2017-05-06 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us inflatable fish that swim through the air; the hydrogel bandage helping you heal; the trees turning the breeze into electricity; and the man who developed th
24. 24 24. Hyperloop2017-05-13 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the future of fastest ground travel; the smartphone game that will aid your abs; the camera checking for sun damage; and the boys who helped bring you barbec
25. 25 25. Pet Tech2017-05-20 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the light bulb that levitates; taking care of your terrier and tabby with tech; the petrol pumps that fueled the world; and the best advice from our past inv
26. 26 26. Doggie Rocket Toy2017-05-27 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the jet ski that is also a submarine; the inventor of a dog toy that’s a blast; how radio signals enabled flying at night; and building rope bridges with dro