MADISON, Wis., Aug. 14 (Nationwide Times) — Augmental’s MouthPad is a custom-fit mouthpiece that lets users control a cursor with their tongue and head movements. The company says it can be used with phones, tablets and computers, offering a hands-free alternative for people who have difficulty using a conventional mouse or touchscreen.
Augmental began public U.S. sales on July 22, 2026, after an Early Access program that started in 2024, according to a company announcement distributed through PRNewswire. The device costs $1,400 for one unit or $1,900 for two units made for the same person.
How MouthPad works
The device includes a pressure-sensitive touchpad that rests against the roof of the mouth. The user moves a cursor by pressing the touchpad with the tongue. Head-tracking sensors add another way to guide the cursor, according to Augmental and MIT News.
Different gestures can perform common computer actions. A tongue press can make a left click or begin a click-and-drag action. Augmental says a sip gesture can produce a right click. The device can also support scrolling, dragging and swiping.
MouthPad connects wirelessly through Bluetooth. Augmental lists compatibility with macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android.
Why the design matters
Augmental developed the device as another way for people with limited mobility to interact with everyday technology. MIT News described the product as a system intended to help people with movement impairments control digital devices.
The approach shifts computer input from the hands to the mouth and head. That may be useful for people who cannot reliably use a mouse, keyboard or touchscreen. However, the supplied information does not include independent testing of the device’s accuracy, comfort, effect on speech or accessibility benefits.
Augmental says MouthPad is intended for people over 18 who have sufficient tongue dexterity. The company’s product information does not establish that the device will work for every person with limited mobility.
Why it is expensive and slow to obtain
MouthPad is not a standard, off-the-shelf peripheral. Augmental uses an intraoral or dental 3D scan to create a model for each customer, then manufactures the mouthpiece to fit that person.
The company says delivery takes about six months after it receives the scan. Augmental also says the scan typically costs between $50 and $150, depending on the provider.
The current price does not include a stated insurance reimbursement program. The supplied information does not identify any insurer or public program that covers the device.
Where it can be bought
Augmental currently sells and ships MouthPad only to U.S. addresses. The company says the device is not geographically restricted, so a U.S.-purchased unit can be used outside the United States.
The product’s availability therefore differs from its technical compatibility: it may work with devices and operating systems used around the world, but customers outside the United States cannot currently order it directly from Augmental, based on the company’s stated shipping policy.
What remains unclear
The available company information does not establish whether MouthPad has received regulatory clearance or what independent health and safety testing has been performed. The supplied material also does not include an independent assessment of its Bluetooth security, privacy practices, battery performance or long-term comfort.
Augmental markets MouthPad as a hands-free touchpad, but the practical experience will depend on factors such as a user’s tongue control, head movement and ability to tolerate a device inside the mouth. Those factors are not addressed by independent testing in the available information.