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George Klein, Canadian engineer, invented the motorized wheelchair (born 1904)
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George Johann Klein, was a Canadian inventor who is often called the most productive inventor in Canada in the 20th century. Although he struggled as a high school student, he eventually graduated from the University of Toronto in Mechanical Engineering. His inventions include…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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Wheelchair propelled by electric motor
A motorized wheelchair, powerchair, electric wheelchair, or electric-powered wheelchair (EPW) is a wheelchair that is propelled by means of an electric motor rather than manual power. Motorized wheelchairs are useful for those unable to propel a manual wheelchair or who may need…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)