The invention of the computer mouse Pictures A vintage mouse is seen in a display featuring the Xerox Alto personal computer, at the Computer History Museum on January 19, 2011 in Mountain View, Calif. Originally created in 1964, the computer mouse has evolved through several iterations, from a mechanical device using balls and wheels to optical and laser-guides interfaces, from corded to wireless. But the constantly-changing world of personal devices may one day make these handy tools obsolete. Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images