History and Development of Robotic Prosthetics The development of prosthetic devices dates back to ancient Egypt over 3,500 years ago, with the earliest known artificial limbs being simple wooden poles that acted as extensions for the leg. Throughout history, various civilizations experimented with improving prosthetics using different available materials like leather, metals, and... https://www.bloglovin.com/@benstiller3/robotic-prosthetics-global-robotic-prosthetics