SubjectsHistory FactsFactsIP FactoidsWeird Facts The first computer mouse was made of wood. By IP Factly - Mar 16, 2015 0 4 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter The original computer mouse. In a wooden case, along with an early Logitech prototype. By Erik Pitti cc2.0 The computer mouse was invented by Douglas Engelbart in 1963. The first prototype was made of wood with two wheels at the bottom. Not very comfortable probably.