Technology & Innovation Videos

Discover the developments in robotics and automation technology and explore the limitations of our current knowledge along with breakthroughs in this field of study.

This program commemorates the life of Benjamin Franklin, one of the most prominent Founders, early political figures and statesmen of the United States. One of the earliest Founders, Franklin was noted for his curiosity, writings, ingenuity, and diversity of interests. His wise and scintillating writings are proverbial to this day. He shaped the American Revolution, despite never holding national elective office; a leader of the Enlightenment, he gained the recognition of scientists and intellectuals across Europe and the United States.

Daily Planet Inventions & Technology Series takes an exciting look at the future of science! Get ready to explore breakthroughs in medical technologies, extraordinary inventions and an exclusive look at the evolving role of robots.

From the Wright Brothers to Charles Lindbergh; from the DC-3 to the F-117; the 20th century has been defined by remarkable aircraft and the people who have flown them. In this video, we will explore the history of aviation; the First flight at Kitty Hawk, the Spirit of St. Louis and the first transatlantic solo fight, and the world’s first "invisible" aircraft. All this plus much more as we take the journey through a Century of Flight.

This program presents the life of Thomas Edison, a true "rags to riches" story. Through hard work and determination, he helped in creating the modern world in which we live today. Considered to be the greatest inventor of his or any time, Edison's wonderful inventions were a driving force of the Industrial Revolution. From the stock ticker to the phonograph; from the light bulb to motion pictures, his inventions guided America into the 20th Century.

Inventions and Innovations feature rare footage of pioneering inventors Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell and Henry Ford.

Inventors and their ingenious inventions have shaped society since the beginning of time; always searching for ways to make life easier, better and more convenient. These people of extraordinary talent and boundless energy left an incredible legacy of tools and ideas that improved the quality of life and paved the way for future inventions. Learn about some of the most significant inventors that ever lived: Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, George Washington Carver, and the Wright Brothers.

New innovations in robotics are presented while highlighting two very unique and effective robotics challenges.

As human stand-ins, dummies and their mobile counterparts, robots have been sparing us risk to life and limb and saving our lives for decades.

This program presents the story behind Henry Ford, a man unique to his world. A man whose vision and drive created the backbone of the Industrial Revolution and the American automobile industry. From humble beginnings, Henry Ford used his natural gift for mathematics and his love for machines to propel himself into history. He was a pioneer in automobile technology and the inventor of the mass-production assemble line. Ford’s dedication to his dreams has affected us all and helped shape the world in which we live.

Take a journey inside the mind of a genius. Albert Einstein was considered by many to be the greatest thinker of the 20th Century. His amazing discoveries gave scientists around the world new insights about the universe in which we live. The things we know today about time and space, mass and energy, gravity and light, are attributed to Einstein. All this and more as we explore the life and mind of Albert Einstein.

Takes young viewers on exciting excursions into the wondrous worlds of science and the environment.

Takes young viewers on exciting excursions into the wondrous worlds of science and the environment.

Hosted by science enthusiasts, Jay Ingram and Natasha Stillwell, Daily Planet is a series that provides discussion and commentary on the scientific aspects of current events. Featuring interviews, field pieces and real-life experiments from around the world, Daily Planet provides a fast-paced, enlightening and entertaining look at what is happening on (and off) our planet.

Takes young viewers on exciting excursions into the wondrous worlds of science and the environment.

Takes young viewers on exciting excursions into the wondrous worlds of science and the environment.

Just the Facts: Inventors that Changed America: On the Go & Medical

Travel to the biggest, fastest, most exciting engineering, automotive and construction projects across the globe. This series highlights a variety of innovative and awing scientific feats in different countries.

Travel to the biggest, fastest, most exciting engineering, automotive and construction projects across the globe. This series highlights a variety of innovative and awing scientific feats in different countries

Travel to the biggest, fastest, most exciting engineering, automotive and construction projects across the globe. This series highlights a variety of innovative and awing scientific feats in different countries.

Takes young viewers on exciting excursions into the wondrous worlds of science and the environment.

Takes young viewers on exciting excursions into the wondrous worlds of science and the environment.

Takes young viewers on exciting excursions into the wondrous worlds of science and the environment.