MADISON, Wis., Aug. 14 (Nationwide Times) — Augmental’s MouthPad is a custom-fit mouthpiece that lets users control phones, tablets and computers with tongue and head movements. The device costs $1,400 for one unit and connects through Bluetooth.
The product is designed as another way to interact with technology, especially for people who have limited use of their hands. Augmental says MouthPad is intended for people older than 18 who have enough tongue movement to operate it.
How MouthPad works
MouthPad contains a pressure-sensitive touchpad that rests against the roof of the mouth. Sensors detect tongue movements and head motion, then translate them into actions such as moving a cursor, clicking, scrolling, dragging and swiping, according to Augmental and MIT News.
A tongue press can be used for 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 works with computers and mobile devices running macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android, according to Augmental. It is designed to communicate with those devices over Bluetooth.
Because the mouthpiece is custom-made, it is not a standard device that can be taken directly from a store shelf. Augmental uses an intraoral or dental 3D scan to create a model for each user before manufacturing the device.
Price, fitting and delivery
Augmental lists the price at $1,400 for one MouthPad or $1,900 for two devices made for the same user. The company says the dental scan usually costs between $50 and $150, depending on the provider.
Augmental says delivery takes about six months after it receives the scan. The company currently sells and ships MouthPad only to addresses in the United States. It says the device is not geo-restricted, so a U.S.-purchased unit can be used outside the country.
The company announced public U.S. sales on July 22, 2026, after an Early Access program that began in 2024. MIT News described the technology in 2024 while it was being developed for people with movement impairments.
What the product does — and does not show yet
MouthPad changes the type of physical movement needed to operate a device: instead of using a hand, a user can use the tongue, mouth and head. That may be useful for some people who cannot use a conventional mouse, trackpad or touchscreen.
The available information does not include independent testing of the device’s accuracy, comfort, effect on speech or accessibility benefits. It also does not establish whether MouthPad has received regulatory clearance or what health and safety testing was performed.
Augmental’s product information describes the device’s functions and compatibility, but those claims have not been independently evaluated in the supplied reports. The company’s current U.S.-only shipping policy also limits who can directly purchase one, even though the device can be used outside the United States.
