MADISON, Wis., Aug. 14 (Nationwide Times) — Augmental Technologies’ MouthPad is a custom-fitted mouthpiece that lets users control a computer, phone or tablet with tongue and head movements. The device is priced at $1,400 for one unit and $1,900 for two units made for the same user.
The product is designed as an alternative input device, particularly for people with limited mobility. It is currently sold and shipped only to U.S. addresses, although Augmental says the device can be used outside the United States because it is not geo-restricted.
How MouthPad works
MouthPad contains a pressure-sensitive touchpad that rests against the roof of the mouth. A user moves a cursor with the tongue or uses head movements tracked by sensors.
According to Augmental, 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. The system also supports actions such as scrolling, dragging and swiping.
The device connects to phones, tablets and computers through Bluetooth. Augmental lists compatibility with macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android.
Why it requires a custom fit
Each MouthPad is made for an individual user. Augmental uses an intraoral or dental 3D scan to create the shape of the mouthpiece before manufacturing it.
The company says delivery takes about six months after it receives the scan. It also says the scan typically costs between $50 and $150, depending on the provider.
Augmental says the product is intended for people over 18 who have sufficient tongue dexterity. The company has not provided information establishing whether the device is covered by insurance, and the supplied information does not identify any public or private reimbursement policy.
What is known about availability
Augmental announced public U.S. sales on July 22, 2026, after beginning an Early Access program in 2024. The company’s website lists the product for purchase, but shipping remains limited to U.S. addresses.
The product was first described publicly by MIT News in June 2024. That report outlined the pressure-sensitive palate touchpad, head tracking and custom 3D-fitting process.
The price does not include the dental scan, according to information attributed to Augmental. The company has not stated in the supplied material that insurance currently covers the device.
What remains unclear
The available information comes mainly from Augmental’s product materials and company announcement. No independent testing was supplied to establish the device’s accuracy, comfort, effect on speech or results for people with disabilities.
Technical reports describe battery life of more than seven hours and a charging time of about 1.5 hours, but those figures were reported secondarily and were not confirmed in the company information available here. Reports also differ on the device’s weight, so that specification is not included as a settled fact.
The supplied information does not establish whether MouthPad has received regulatory clearance or what health and safety testing it has undergone. It also does not include an independent security or privacy assessment of its Bluetooth connection.
For now, MouthPad changes the usual location of a touchpad—from a desk or screen to the roof of the mouth—but its cost, custom-fabrication process and U.S.-only shipping limit access to the product.
