MADISON, Wis., Aug. 14 (Nationwide Times) — Augmental Technologies’ MouthPad is a custom-fitted mouthpiece that lets users control a phone, tablet or computer without using their hands. The device costs $1,400 for one unit and connects over Bluetooth.
The technology is designed as another way to interact with everyday devices, particularly for people with limited mobility. Augmental says it currently sells and ships MouthPad only to U.S. addresses. The company says the device is not geo-restricted, so it can be used outside the United States if someone already has one.
How the MouthPad works
MouthPad places a pressure-sensitive touchpad against the roof of the mouth. A user moves a cursor with the tongue, while head movements can also help control the pointer.
According to Augmental, the controls include clicking, scrolling, dragging and swiping. Pressing the tongue can produce a left click or activate click-and-drag. A sip gesture can produce a right click. The device is intended to work with macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android.
The mouthpiece is not a standard, one-size-fits-all accessory. Augmental says each unit is made for an individual after an intraoral or dental 3D scan. The company says the scan usually costs between $50 and $150, depending on the provider, and that delivery takes about six months after Augmental receives the scan.
Who can use it?
Augmental says MouthPad is intended for people over 18 who have sufficient tongue dexterity. The company developed it as an assistive technology option for people who cannot easily use a conventional mouse, trackpad or touchscreen.
That does not mean the device replaces every form of computer input. Its usefulness depends on a person’s tongue movement, head control and ability to wear a mouthpiece. The supplied information does not include independent testing of its accuracy, comfort, effect on speech or accessibility outcomes.
What does it cost?
Augmental lists one MouthPad at $1,400. A two-device package for the same user costs $1,900. The company’s pricing information does not indicate current insurance coverage, and the supplied records do not identify a specific reimbursement program.
Augmental announced public U.S. sales on July 22, 2026, after an Early Access program that began in 2024. The company’s product information lists U.S.-only sales and shipping, making availability narrower than the device’s operating-system compatibility.
What is known about the hardware?
Augmental describes MouthPad as a Bluetooth input device. Technical details reported from company documentation include more than seven hours of continuous use, a charging time of about 1.5 hours and a weight of roughly 10 grams. Those specifications have not been independently tested in the supplied records, and published reports have differed on the weight and battery wording.
The available material also does not establish whether MouthPad has received regulatory clearance, what health and safety testing was performed or how its Bluetooth security and privacy protections have been assessed.
The basic idea was documented by MIT News in 2024, which described a pressure-sensitive palate touchpad, motion sensors and custom 3D modeling. The product is now being offered commercially in the United States, but its price, fitting process and limited shipping area remain important practical constraints.
