MADISON, Wis., Aug. 14 (Nationwide Times) — Augmental’s MouthPad is a custom-fit mouthpiece that lets users control a computer, phone or tablet with their tongue and head movements. The device costs $1,400 for one unit and connects over Bluetooth.
Augmental announced public U.S. sales on July 22, 2026, after running an Early Access program that began in 2024. 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, but international sales are not currently listed.
How MouthPad works
The device has a pressure-sensitive touchpad that rests against the roof of the mouth. Sensors also track head movement. Together, those inputs can move a cursor, click, scroll, drag and swipe, according to Augmental and a 2024 report from MIT News.
A press of the tongue can be assigned to a left click or to click-and-drag actions. Augmental also describes a “sip” gesture for a right click. The company says the controls can be used with computers and mobile devices running macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android.
MouthPad is designed to act as a Bluetooth input device. That means it can send commands to a paired device in much the same basic way that a conventional mouse or trackpad does, while replacing hand movements with mouth and head movements.
Why the device is being developed
Augmental says MouthPad is intended to provide another way for people with limited mobility to interact with everyday technology. MIT News described the company’s work as focused on technology for people with movement impairments.
The device could also be used by people who need or prefer hands-free computer control. However, the supplied reports do not include independent testing of its accuracy, comfort, effect on speech or accessibility benefits.
Augmental says MouthPad is intended for people older than 18 who have sufficient tongue dexterity. The company’s materials do not establish that the device is suitable for every person with a mobility impairment.
Why it is custom-made
MouthPad is not a general-size accessory. Augmental says each unit is made for an individual user after an intraoral or dental 3D scan. The company says the scan usually costs between $50 and $150, depending on the provider.
After receiving the scan, Augmental estimates delivery at about six months. The price is $1,400 for one device or $1,900 for two devices made for the same person.
The custom fitting is a key difference from standard computer accessories. It may help the mouthpiece fit a particular user, but it also adds an appointment, an extra cost and a long wait before delivery.
What remains unclear
The supplied product information does not show whether MouthPad has received regulatory clearance or what health and safety testing has been completed. It also does not include an independent assessment of its Bluetooth security or privacy practices.
Some secondary reports have described battery life of more than seven hours, a charging time of about 1 1/2 hours and a weight of roughly 10 grams. Those specifications were not confirmed in the company information summarized here, and reports differ on the device’s weight. Augmental’s official product information should be consulted for the specifications of the model being sold.
MouthPad therefore represents a different type of computer interface rather than a replacement that works for everyone. Its main change is practical: tasks normally done with a hand-operated mouse or trackpad can be performed with tongue pressure and head movement. For now, the cost, custom manufacturing, U.S.-only shipping and need for tongue control limit who can obtain and use it.
