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Dean of Invention
2010 American TV series or program From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dean of Invention was a television show starring Dean Kamen and Joanne Colan that premiered on Planet Green on October 22, 2010.[1] The two explored scientific breakthroughs around the world in a variety of fields including aviation, biotechnology, energy, nanotechnology and robotics.[2] The goal of the show was to promote engineering and technology as fun, accessible, and important.[2]
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At commercial breaks, Dean Kamen made personal appeals for FIRST[3] as a condition of his involvement with the show.
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Episodes
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Meet the Microbots
"Meet the Microbots" was an exploration of nanotechnology and its applications to medicine.[4]
Building the Bionic Body
"Building the Bionic Body" explored advances in prosthetics and their use, especially by the US military.[5]
Wired Brain
"Wired Brain" investigated interfaces between the human brain and computers to eliminate handicaps such as muteness or paralysis.[6]
Robot Revolution
"Robot Revolution" discussed applications of robots to perform difficult or hazardous tasks in lieu of humans.[7]
Gonzo for Guano
"Gonzo for Guano" investigated potential energy production from excrement.[8]
Forward Motion
"Forward Motion" explored innovations in automobile technology including electric cars and driverless cars.[9]
Future Flight
"Future Flight" followed the pursuit of flying cars,[10] including the Terrafugia Transition.[3]
Re-Gen Revolution
"Re-Gen Revolution" discussed the possibilities of improving organ donation by creating them artificially.[11]
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