MADISON, Wis., Aug. 14 (Nationwide Times) — Augmental Technologies’ MouthPad is a custom-fitted mouthpiece that lets users control a cursor, click, scroll, drag and swipe without using their hands. The device is designed for phones, tablets and computers and is marketed as an alternative input method for people with limited mobility.
The device costs $1,400 for one unit or $1,900 for two units made for the same person, according to Augmental’s website. The company says it currently sells and ships MouthPad only to U.S. addresses. It says the device is not geo-restricted, so customers can use it outside the United States.
How the device works
MouthPad is made for an individual user. Augmental uses an intraoral, or dental, 3D scan to create the shape of the mouthpiece. The company says delivery takes about six months after it receives the scan. The scan itself generally costs between $50 and $150, depending on the provider.
A pressure-sensitive touchpad sits against the roof of the mouth. Sensors also track head movements. Together, the touchpad and sensors translate tongue and head movements into computer commands.
A user can move the cursor with the tongue. Augmental says pressing the tongue on the touchpad can trigger a left click or begin a click-and-drag action. A sip gesture can trigger a right click. The device also supports actions such as scrolling and swiping.
MIT News described the touchpad and head-tracking system in 2024 after reporting on demonstrations of the technology. The report said the system was developed to give people with movement impairments another way to interact with everyday devices.
What devices does it support?
Augmental says MouthPad connects over Bluetooth and works with macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android. The company describes it as compatible with phones, tablets and computers.
That means MouthPad functions as an alternative input device rather than as a replacement for a particular operating system or application. Its commands are intended to control the same basic interface elements as a conventional touchpad or mouse.
Who is it for?
Augmental says MouthPad is intended for people over 18 who have enough tongue dexterity to operate it. The company developed the product as an assistive-technology option for people who may not be able to use a standard mouse, trackpad or touchscreen easily.
The device’s custom fit is important because it is worn inside the mouth. However, the supplied product information does not establish how comfortable it is during extended use, whether it affects speech, or how well it works for people with different disabilities. No independent testing of those issues is documented in the available sources.
What are the practical limits?
Price and availability are two clear limits. At $1,400 for one device, MouthPad costs considerably more than a conventional mouse or trackpad. Augmental’s stated six-month delivery period also means it is not an immediate purchase for most customers.
The product requires a dental or intraoral scan, and users must have sufficient tongue control. The company’s U.S.-only shipping policy also limits access for people in other countries, even though the device can reportedly be used abroad.
Some technical specifications have been reported by third-party publications, including more than seven hours of continuous use, a charging time of about 1.5 hours and a weight of roughly 10 grams. Those figures were not independently confirmed in the supplied materials, and reports differ on the device’s weight and battery life.
The available information also does not show whether MouthPad has received regulatory clearance, what health and safety testing it has undergone, or whether its battery certifications have been independently verified. No independent security assessment of its Bluetooth connection was identified.
Augmental announced public U.S. sales on July 22, 2026, after an Early Access program that began in 2024. The launch moved MouthPad from limited testing into broader commercial availability, but the product remains a specialized and costly tool whose usefulness depends on a person’s ability to control it with the tongue and head.
