The Evolution of Wheelchairs

What was the earliest known form of a wheelchair in ancient China?

• A bamboo cart with handles

• A wheelbarrow adapted to carry people

• A wooden chair with wheels

• A metal frame with cranks

Who was responsible for creating the first self-propelling wheelchair?

• Isaac Newton

• Stephan Farffler

• Leonardo da Vinci

• King of Spain

What was a significant feature of the bath chair popularized in the mid-1700s?

• It had a motor for self-propulsion

• It was smaller and less boxy than previous designs

• It was made entirely of metal

• It could be folded for easy storage

Which innovation in the 1930s made wheelchairs more portable?

• Introduction of electric motors

• Use of lightweight aluminum

• Foldable steel frame

• Addition of rubber tires

What modern technology allows patients to control their wheelchairs with their thoughts?

• Remote control units

• Gesture-based controls

• Mind-controlled devices

• Voice-activated systems