MADISON, Wis., Aug. 14 (Nationwide Times) — Augmental’s MouthPad is a custom-made 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.
The product is designed as an alternative input method for people who cannot easily use a traditional mouse, keyboard or touchscreen. Augmental says it is intended for adults with enough tongue dexterity to operate it.
How MouthPad works
MouthPad contains a pressure-sensitive touchpad that rests against the roof of the mouth. Users move a cursor by sliding or pressing their tongue against the pad. Sensors also track head movements.
Augmental says the device can support common computer actions, including clicking, scrolling, dragging and swiping. A tongue press can act as a left click or begin a click-and-drag action. The company describes a sip gesture as a way to produce a right click.
The device communicates with other electronics through Bluetooth. Augmental lists compatibility with macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android, covering computers, phones and tablets.
Why the fit matters
MouthPad is not a standard, one-size-fits-all accessory. Augmental says each unit is made for a specific user after an intraoral or dental 3D scan. The company says the scan usually costs between $50 and $150, depending on the provider.
Augmental estimates delivery at about six months after it receives the scan. That process makes the device more personalized than a conventional trackpad, but it also adds time and expense before a user can begin using it.
Where it is available
Augmental announced public U.S. sales on July 22, 2026, after an Early Access program that began in 2024. The company says it currently sells and ships MouthPad only to U.S. addresses.
Augmental also says the device is not geo-restricted, meaning a person who obtains one in the United States can use it outside the country. That does not mean the company currently ships internationally.
The company lists the price at $1,400 for one device or $1,900 for two devices made for the same user. The available information does not establish whether private insurance or public health programs reimburse the purchase. Augmental has said coverage is not currently available.
What remains unclear
The product description comes mainly from Augmental and from demonstrations and reporting by MIT News. The supplied information does not include independent testing of MouthPad’s accuracy, comfort, effect on speech, battery performance or accessibility benefits.
Some secondary reports describe battery life of more than seven hours, but the research available here does not include a confirmed battery specification from Augmental’s main product page. Reports also differ on the device’s weight, and the relevant model and measurement method are not clear.
There is no independent security assessment in the available material. It also does not establish what health or safety testing the mouthpiece has undergone, or whether the battery certifications cited in some reports can be independently verified.
For now, MouthPad’s clearest change is the input method it offers: a custom mouthpiece that turns tongue and head movements into controls normally performed with a hand.
