MADISON, Wis., Aug. 14 (Nationwide Times) — Augmental’s MouthPad is a custom-fitted mouthpiece that lets users control a computer, phone or tablet with tongue and head movements. The device costs $1,400 for one unit and is currently sold and shipped only to U.S. addresses, according to Augmental.
The product is aimed in part at people who cannot easily use a standard mouse, keyboard or touchscreen. It changes the input method rather than the device being controlled: MouthPad connects over Bluetooth and sends commands to compatible electronics.
How MouthPad works
MouthPad contains a pressure-sensitive touchpad that rests against the roof of the mouth. Sensors also track head movements. Augmental says the system can move a cursor, click, scroll, drag and swipe.
A user can press the touchpad with the tongue to move the cursor or perform a left click. Augmental also describes a tongue press that can activate click-and-drag actions. A sip gesture can be used for a right click.
The company says MouthPad works with computers and mobile devices running macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android. It uses Bluetooth, so it is designed to control devices without a wired connection. Augmental says the MouthPad is not geo-restricted and can be used outside the United States, but the company does not currently ship it internationally.
Why the device is custom-made
MouthPad is not a one-size-fits-all accessory. Augmental says each unit is made for an individual user after an intraoral or dental 3D scan. The scan allows the mouthpiece to be shaped to the user’s teeth and palate.
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 price of the MouthPad.
The company lists a two-device price of $1,900 for the same user. It says the product is intended for people over 18 who have sufficient tongue dexterity.
What is known — and what is not
Augmental has described MouthPad as another way for people with limited mobility to interact with everyday technology. MIT News reported in 2024 that the device was being developed as an assistive technology for people with movement impairments.
The device is not a general replacement for every computer input method. Its usefulness depends on a person’s tongue movement, head control and ability to tolerate a mouthpiece. The supplied information does not include independent testing of accuracy, comfort, speech effects or accessibility outcomes.
There is also no independent security assessment in the available material. The information reviewed does not establish whether the product has received regulatory clearance or what health and safety testing has been performed.
Augmental’s public product information does not provide a confirmed battery specification in the available material. Technical reports have described battery life of more than seven hours and a charge time of about 1.5 hours, but those figures are not independently verified here.
From early access to public U.S. sales
In a company announcement distributed through PRNewswire, Augmental said it began an Early Access program in 2024 and opened public U.S. sales on July 22, 2026. The announcement described the current MouthPad as a commercially available product, subject to the company’s custom-fitting process and U.S.-only shipping policy.
For people who can use conventional controls, the device offers a different form of interaction. For people with limited mobility, its main significance is that it may provide computer access through movements that do not require the hands.
