Augmental Opens Public Sales of Tongue-Controlled MouthPad, Introduces VOX Microphone
Augmental, a startup based in San Francisco, has begun selling its MouthPad, a wearable interface controlled by the tongue, to the public throughout the U.S. This device, custom-fitted through a dental scan, sits over the upper teeth and employs a pressure-sensitive trackpad along with motion sensors to convert tongue movements and head gestures into cursor commands. Launched in 2024, it is currently utilized by over 100 individuals with mobility impairments. The new version includes keyboard shortcuts and gaming controls, weighs approximately 10 grams, and provides more than seven hours of battery life. Additionally, Augmental has unveiled VOX, a pendant microphone for discreet dictation. The MouthPad is priced at $1,400, while VOX costs $200 during its beta phase. Co-founders are Tomás Vega and Corten Singer.
Key facts
- Augmental opens public sales of MouthPad across the US.
- MouthPad is a custom-fit tongue-controlled wearable interface.
- Device reads tongue movements via pressure-sensitive trackpad and head gestures via motion sensors.
- Over 100 people with mobility challenges use MouthPad, some for up to 16 hours daily.
- Second generation adds keyboard shortcuts, WASD controls, and multi-device pairing.
- Over 6,300 people on waiting list including surgeons, technicians, pianists.
- User Tomás Baptista achieved 10.47 bits per second cursor speed.
- Augmental introduces VOX, a wearable microphone pendant for quiet dictation.
- VOX activates via pendant press or tongue gesture, rejecting background noise.
- MouthPad costs $1,400; VOX costs $200 during beta.
- Co-founders: Tomás Vega and Corten Singer.
Entities
Artists
- Tomás Baptista
- Tomás Vega
- Corten Singer
Institutions
- Augmental
- designboom
Locations
- San Francisco
- United States