MADISON, Wis., Aug. 14 (Nationwide Times) — Augmental’s MouthPad is a custom-fitted mouthpiece that lets users control phones, tablets and computers with tongue and head movements instead of a hand-held mouse or touchscreen.
The device contains a pressure-sensitive touchpad that rests against the roof of the mouth. Augmental says it can move a cursor, click, scroll, drag and swipe. It connects over Bluetooth and is designed to work with macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android.
The MouthPad is aimed in part at people with limited mobility who need another way to use everyday technology. Augmental says users should be at least 18 and have enough tongue movement to operate the device.
How the controls work
The touchpad responds to pressure from the tongue. Augmental says a tongue press can act as a left click or begin a click-and-drag action. A sip gesture can serve as a right click.
Head-tracking adds another way to move the cursor. Together, the tongue controls and head movements are intended to replace common mouse and touchscreen actions without requiring the user to hold a device.
The company does not describe MouthPad as a general replacement for every form of computer input. Its usefulness depends on a person’s tongue dexterity, ability to make the required gestures and comfort wearing a device inside the mouth.
Why it is custom-made
MouthPad is not sold as a one-size-fits-all accessory. Augmental says each unit is made after an intraoral or dental 3D scan. The scan allows the company to manufacture a mouthpiece shaped for the individual user.
Augmental says the scan generally costs between $50 and $150, depending on the provider. The company also gives an estimated delivery time of about six months after it receives the scan.
The device costs $1,400 for one unit. A two-device package for the same user costs $1,900, according to Augmental.
Where it is available
Augmental announced public U.S. sales on July 22, 2026, after an Early Access program that the company says began in 2024. The company currently sells and ships MouthPad only to U.S. addresses.
Augmental says the device is not geographically restricted once purchased, so it can be used outside the United States. That distinction means international customers may be able to use the product, but cannot currently order it directly for shipment to addresses outside the U.S.
What is not yet clear
The available product information does not establish how accurately MouthPad performs in everyday use, how long users typically need to learn the controls or how comfortable it is during extended periods. It also does not provide independent testing of accessibility outcomes, speech impact, privacy or Bluetooth security.
Some secondary reports put battery life at more than seven hours, but the supplied information does not include an independently verified battery test. Reports also differ on the device’s weight, and the relevant model and measurement method are not clear.
MIT News described the technology in 2024, including its tongue and head controls and custom 3D fitting. The company’s later public-sales announcement marks a shift from limited access to broader U.S. availability, but the product remains expensive and requires a dental scan before it can be made.