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Early Conceptual Design
The earliest and probably the first depiction of a wheelchair - like device dates back to as early as the 6th century, found on a stone slate in China. -
Early Wheelchairs
King Philip the second of Spain had his own elaborate wheelchair design and system -
The Bath Chair
Inventor John Dawson created a very popular wheelchair variant. made with two large wheels and smaller third wheel. -
First Collapsible Wheelchair
Built by Harry Jennings, it is the earliest wheelchair similar to what is in use today in modern times -
First Motorized Wheelchair
With the conclusion of WW2, many returning veterans had become disabled due to injuries sustained in battle. George Johann Klein's motorized wheelchair allowed the injured veterans to move around freely as well as to recover some form of mobility. Eventually becoming extremely popular due to the number of disabled veterans. -
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Modern - Future Designs
Wheelchair designs will continue to progress. Chairs controlled by the mind are already in development. Further development may lead to mind controlled wheelchairs, possibly hovering wheelchairs in the future? -
Mind Controlled Wheelchairs
Toyota develops a new wheelchair that is controlled by brain waves extremely accurately
