MADISON, Wis., Aug. 14 (Nationwide Times) — Augmental Technologies’ MouthPad is a custom-fit mouthpiece that lets users control a computer, phone or tablet with their tongue and head movements. The device is designed as an alternative input method, particularly for people who have limited use of their hands.
Augmental announced public U.S. sales on July 22, 2026, after an Early Access program that began in 2024. The company’s website lists the price at $1,400 for one MouthPad or $1,900 for two devices made for the same user.
How it works
MouthPad contains a pressure-sensitive touchpad that rests against the roof of the mouth. Sensors translate tongue movements and head motion into actions normally performed with a mouse or touchscreen, including moving a cursor, clicking, scrolling, dragging and swiping.
A tongue press can be assigned to a left click or click-and-drag action. Augmental also describes a sip gesture for a right click. Head tracking provides another way to move the cursor.
The device connects over Bluetooth. Augmental says it works with computers and mobile devices running macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android.
Why it is being developed
Augmental says MouthPad provides another way for people with limited mobility to interact with everyday technology. The company’s product information says it is intended for people over 18 who have sufficient tongue dexterity.
MouthPad is not a general-purpose replacement for every accessibility tool. The supplied information does not include independent testing of its accuracy, comfort, effect on speech or accessibility benefits. It also does not establish how well the device performs for different users or in extended daily use.
A custom device, not an off-the-shelf accessory
Each MouthPad is made for one person. Augmental uses an intraoral or dental 3D scan to create the device’s shape, which is then manufactured for that user.
Augmental says delivery takes about six months after it receives the scan. The company also says the scan usually costs between $50 and $150, depending on the provider. That cost is separate from the MouthPad price.
Augmental currently sells and ships the device only to U.S. addresses. The company says MouthPad is not geo-restricted, so a person can use it outside the United States, but the supplied product information does not indicate that customers elsewhere can order it directly.
What remains unclear
Some technical details have been reported by secondary sources but are not fully established in the supplied official information. Those reports describe more than seven hours of continuous use, a charging time of about 1.5 hours and a weight of roughly 10 grams. Other reporting gives a different weight for what may be a different model.
The available information also does not document regulatory clearance, health and safety testing, independent battery verification, a security review or a detailed assessment of Bluetooth privacy protections. Augmental’s website lists the product’s capabilities and compatibility, but those claims have not been independently tested in the supplied sources.
