MADISON, Wis., Aug. 14 (Nationwide Times) — Augmental Technologies’ MouthPad is a custom-fitted mouthpiece that lets users control a cursor with tongue and head movements. The device connects over Bluetooth to phones, tablets and computers, offering a hands-free way to click, scroll, drag and swipe.
Augmental began public sales in the United States on July 22, 2026, after an Early Access program that began in 2024, according to a company announcement distributed through PRNewswire. The device costs $1,400 for one unit or $1,900 for two units made for the same user.
How MouthPad works
MouthPad contains a pressure-sensitive touchpad that rests against the roof of the mouth. A user moves a cursor with the tongue or by moving the head. Pressing the tongue can produce a left click or start a click-and-drag action. A sip gesture can produce a right click, Augmental says.
The device is designed to work with macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android. Augmental describes it as a Bluetooth input device, allowing it to control compatible computers and mobile devices without a traditional mouse or touchscreen.
The mouthpiece is not a standard, one-size-fits-all accessory. Augmental says each unit is made from an intraoral or dental 3D scan so that it fits the individual user. The company says delivery takes about six months after it receives the scan. It also says the scan generally costs between $50 and $150, depending on the provider.
Who is it for?
Augmental says MouthPad was developed as another way for people with limited mobility to interact with everyday technology. MIT News described the device as part of Augmental’s work on technology for people with movement impairments.
The company says the device is intended for people over 18 who have sufficient tongue dexterity. That means MouthPad is not a universal replacement for a mouse or touchscreen: It depends on a user’s ability to control the tongue and operate the mouthpiece comfortably.
The available information does not include independent testing of MouthPad’s accuracy, comfort, effect on speech or accessibility benefits. It also does not establish how well the device performs across different users or applications.
Where can it be bought?
Augmental currently sells and ships MouthPad only to U.S. addresses. The company says the device is not geo-restricted, so a purchaser may be able to use it outside the United States, but the supplied sales information does not show commercial shipping to other countries.
The price and custom manufacturing process create additional barriers for people who might need an assistive input device. The supplied information does not establish whether private insurers or public programs reimburse the purchase. Augmental has said coverage is not currently available.
MouthPad therefore changes what kind of movement can serve as computer input, but it does not remove the practical limits of a specialized device: a custom scan, a long delivery time, a high purchase price and restricted shipping.
