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MouthPad: A Tongue-Controlled Touchpad for Hands-Free Device Interaction
Key points
- MouthPad is a hands-free, tongue-controlled touchpad.
- It connects via Bluetooth to phones, tablets, and computers.
- Each device is custom-fit from a dental scan and 3D printed.
- It allows cursor control, clicks, scrolling, and dragging using tongue or head movements.
Introducing the MouthPad
Augmental has introduced MouthPad, a hands-free touchpad designed to be worn discreetly inside the mouth. This device translates small, natural tongue and head movements into cursor control, clicks, scrolling, and dragging on digital devices.
Functionality and Connectivity
Users can control the cursor with their tongue or head, performing actions like tapping, swiping, sipping, and holding to click and drag. The MouthPad connects to phones, tablets, and computers via Bluetooth, allowing for instant switching between devices.
Customization and Discretion
Each MouthPad is custom-fit for the user. It is created from a dental scan, then 3D printed and encapsulated for comfort and safety. The device is designed to sit inside the mouth with minimal impact on speech.
User-Centric Development
Augmental developed the MouthPad through collaboration with users with diverse abilities. This approach aimed to shape the device based on real daily use, with early adopters reporting increased independence in interacting with digital technology.
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Reporting from
Augmental has developed MouthPad, a hands-free touchpad worn inside the mouth that allows users to control devices with tongue and head movements. This device provides an alternative interface for individuals who may have difficulty using traditional input methods, offering increased independence in digital interaction.