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The most prolific inventor of our time explores the world for today's most promising technological advances.
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Sport Aircraft RevolutionThe ICON A5 wants to change the way we think about flight. This unbelievable sport aircraft opens up flying to anyone that's dreamed about it with its ease, sleek figure and amazing portability.Dean of Invention (02:06)
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How Microbots Can Eliminate...Dean Kamen visits a nanotechnology lab to learn about cutting edge research that could lead to new cancer treatments!Dean of Invention (01:54)
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Electric Car Looks Like a...Joanne visits a facility where they are building the commuter car of the future that costs about two cents a mile to drive! It even has a sleek, rocket-like design!Dean of Invention (03:30)
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Who is Driving That Car?Joanne travels to Italy to investigate a pilot program that is testing driverless cars. They are all electric and can be shared by multiple people who would order rides on demand! Don't miss the future with Dean Kamen.Dean of Invention (02:53)
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Brain Controlled WheelchairOne of Dean Kamen's inventions, a modified wheelchair, inspired a Georgia Tech grad student to invent his own smart wheelchair that can be controlled with the mind!Dean of Invention (02:31)
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Car That Folds in HalfMIT is working on a smart car that can reduce congestion on the highway and solve the many parking problems our country faces! To accomplish this, the car is designed to fold in half! Dean Kamen shows us how.Dean of Invention (01:19)
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Britain's Bionic WomanJoin Dean Kamen and co-host Joanne Colan to meet Britain's Bionic woman, who lost an arm and was severely injured in London's 2005 suicide bombing. Meet the prosthetic limbs of the future!Dean of Invention (03:35)
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The Flying, Driving MachineAn MIT student created a new model of flying car called The Transition with technology unique enough to wow inventor Dean Kamen himself.Dean of Invention (02:46)
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Introducing the Age of Bionic...See the future of prosthetic limbs with Dean Kamen, changing the lives of those injured in military combat.Dean of Invention (03:28)
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Growing New Organs Inside the...A doctor at the University of Pittsburgh finds a way to regenerate the liver inside the body cavity, an unprecedented feat!Dean of Invention (01:51)
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Walk Like a ManWhen a soldier goes in to combat he carries up to 100 pounds of equipment with him, which is why the government commissioned Boston Dynamics to make the first ever military "smart" robot. Follow Dean Kamen to find the technology of the future.Dean of Invention (03:15)
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The Puffin, the Best in...This personal aircraft, through NASA, may be the next best way to travel to work without worrying about rush hour traffic. It can even control itself on autopilot in case of emergency!
Dean of Invention (02:37)
- Sport Aircraft Revolution
- How Microbots Can Eliminate Tumors
- Electric Car Looks Like a Rocket
- Who is Driving That Car?
- Brain Controlled Wheelchair
- Car That Folds in Half
- Britain's Bionic Woman
- The Flying, Driving Machine
- Introducing the Age of Bionic Limbs
- Growing New Organs Inside the Body
- Walk Like a Man
- The Puffin, the Best in Personal Flying
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