MADISON, Wis., Aug. 14 (Nationwide Times) — Augmental Technologies’ MouthPad is a custom-fit mouthpiece that lets users control phones, tablets and computers with tongue and head movements instead of a conventional mouse or touchscreen.
The device costs $1,400 for one unit, according to Augmental’s website. The company says it is now sold and shipped only to U.S. addresses, although the device can be used outside the United States because it is not geo-restricted.
How MouthPad works
MouthPad contains a pressure-sensitive touchpad that rests against the roof of the mouth. Sensors track movements from the tongue and head and translate them into actions such as moving a cursor, clicking, scrolling, dragging and swiping.
A press with the tongue can serve as a left click or begin a click-and-drag action, Augmental says. A sip gesture can produce a right click. Head movements can also help guide the cursor.
The device connects wirelessly over Bluetooth. Augmental says it works with computers and mobile devices running macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android.
The company describes MouthPad as an alternative input method for people with limited mobility. It is intended for users older than 18 who have sufficient tongue dexterity, according to product information from Augmental.
Why the device is custom-made
MouthPad is not a standard-size wearable. Augmental says each unit is made for an individual after an intraoral or dental 3D scan. The scan captures the shape needed for the mouthpiece to fit against the user’s teeth and palate.
Augmental says delivery takes about six months after it receives the scan. The company also says the scan generally costs between $50 and $150, depending on the provider.
A second MouthPad for the same user costs $1,900, according to the company’s website.
What is known about availability
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 product for purchase, but the shipping restriction means customers outside the United States cannot currently order it directly from Augmental.
The device was described by MIT News in June 2024, when Augmental was developing the product and demonstrating tongue- and head-controlled input. The commercial launch marks a shift from limited access to public U.S. sales.
What remains unclear
The available product information comes mainly from Augmental. The supplied reports do not include independent testing of the device’s accuracy, comfort, effect on speech or usefulness for people with different disabilities.
They also do not establish whether MouthPad has received regulatory clearance, what health and safety testing was performed, or whether insurers reimburse its cost. No independent security assessment of its Bluetooth connection was identified.
Some secondary reports describe battery life of more than seven hours, a charging time of about 1.5 hours and a weight of roughly 10 grams. Those specifications were not confirmed in the company information summarized here, and reports differ on the device’s weight. Augmental’s official product information remains the clearest source for its stated functions, compatibility, price and ordering terms.
