MADISON, Wis., Aug. 14 (Nationwide Times) — Augmental’s MouthPad is a custom-fitted mouthpiece that lets users control a computer, phone or tablet with tongue and head movements. The device is designed as an alternative input method, particularly for people who have difficulty using a conventional mouse or touchscreen.
Augmental lists the price at $1,400 for one device or $1,900 for two devices made for the same user. The company says it currently sells and ships MouthPad only to U.S. addresses, although the device is not geo-restricted and can be used outside the United States.
How the MouthPad works
The MouthPad contains a pressure-sensitive touchpad that rests against the roof of the mouth. It connects to a device through Bluetooth and functions as a human-interface device, allowing it to control a cursor and perform common touchpad actions.
According to Augmental, users can move the cursor with their tongue or with head tracking. 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.
Augmental says MouthPad works with computers and mobile devices running macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android.
Why the fit matters
Unlike a standard wearable, MouthPad is made for one person. Augmental uses an intraoral or dental 3D scan to create the device’s shape, then manufactures a custom mouthpiece from that model.
The company says the scan generally costs between $50 and $150, depending on the provider. Augmental also says delivery takes about six months after it receives the scan.
The device is intended for people over 18 who have sufficient tongue dexterity, according to the company. Augmental developed it as another way for people with limited mobility to interact with everyday technology.
What the price and availability mean
Augmental announced public U.S. sales on July 22, 2026, after an Early Access program that began in 2024. The company’s current shipping restriction means that people outside the United States may be able to use the device but cannot order it directly for delivery to a non-U.S. address, based on the company’s stated policy.
The custom manufacturing process and dental scan help explain why MouthPad is more expensive and slower to obtain than an ordinary touchpad. The price also does not include the scan, and the supplied company information does not establish insurance reimbursement or a public coverage program.
What is not yet established
The available information does not include independent testing of MouthPad’s accuracy, comfort, effect on speech or long-term accessibility benefits. It also does not establish whether the device has received regulatory clearance or what health and safety testing was performed.
Reported technical specifications include more than seven hours of continuous use, a charge time of about 1.5 hours and a weight of roughly 10 grams. Those specifications come from secondary technical coverage and should be treated separately from the capabilities and pricing listed by Augmental. The supplied information also does not include an independent security review of the device’s Bluetooth connection or data practices.
For now, MouthPad represents a specialized input platform rather than a general replacement for a mouse or touchscreen: it offers hands-free cursor control, but at a high price, with custom fitting, a long delivery window and U.S.-only shipping.
