tomasero
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Comment · 2 months ago
Hi Upset123, Tomás here, co-founder of Augmental. Sorry to hear you are having a bad experience with your MouthPads. Could you please email us at [email protected]? My team will be happy to help figure out what is wrong.
Comment · 9 months ago
Heyo HN. Come work with me!
Comment · 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing :)
Comment · 2 years ago
Thank you! We're just getting started :)
Comment · 2 years ago
Hi Logan, thanks for your comment, and apologies for the delay in our response. We're a small company with limited resources, so we've prioritized waitlist applications from those who really need our solution and are close to us. We're working on scaling our operations and hope to serve everyone in the US soon. Stay tuned!
Comment · 2 years ago
We're adding silent speech input and bone conduction audio feedback to the next version of the MouthPad^.
Comment · 2 years ago
“It’s given me a spark.”
The MouthPad^ is out in the world, transforming users’ lives at work, in play, and everything in between. For Keely Horch, a student at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, the MouthPad^ is an essential tool in the classroom, and a “layer of freedom” wherever she goes.
“I’m excited about the future because of the independence I have now from the MouthPad^,” said Keely. “Being able to stay up late to do homework or play games, it gives me a sense of normalcy.”
“It's given me the motivation to want to take control of my life.”
An incoming sophomore, Keely is studying math and computer engineering. She uses her MouthPad^ to code, draw equations, and take notes during lecture, where voice control is not an option. Hear Keely's story in the video above.
This past year, Augmental has worked with 40 early-access customers, each with unique abilities or mobility challenges, to evolve the MouthPad^s capabilities and refine the onboarding journey.
The MouthPad^ Early Access program is quickly expanding to everyone in the US. Join our waitlist to reserve your spot! [augmental.tech/waitlist](https://www.augmental.tech/waitlist)
Comment · 2 years ago
Last year, Augmental (www.augmental.tech) released their first product, the MouthPad^, which is type of 'smart mouthware' that functions as a bluetooth-enabled mouse. The MouthPad^ is worn on the upper jaw and makes use tongue gesture to enable more universal access to one's personal electronics. Now, the MouthPad^ supports head-tracking, allowing users to move the cursor with their head motion while still supporting tongue-based clicks and other gestures.
Comment · 2 years ago
That's an interesting idea! Currently, our MouthPad^ employs a capacitive trackpad, which we're working on to enhance sensitivity for 3D tongue tracking. It's somewhat akin to a low-resolution camera – it's effective, but there's room for improvement.
Using that same technology, we're also trying to unlock whispering speech and eventually moving towards fully silent speech capabilities. This will expand the range of intuitive interactions possible with the MouthPad^.
We totally agree — smart teeth are the future. We're looking into developing a 'smart tooth' that could use radar technology for precise tongue tracking. It's a futuristic idea, but that's the direction we're aiming for!
Comment · 2 years ago
The MouthPad^ connects via standard Bluetooth pairing and is compatible with most common operating systems, functioning like a Bluetooth mouse under standard Bluetooth HID protocols. In the future, we will introduce an SDK to enable direct mappings for more tailored applications.
Comment · 2 years ago
That's a great idea! We're currently beta testing head tracking on the MouthPad^, which is aimed at improving upon traditional head tracking methods. This feature lets users recenter the tracker by simply placing their tongue on the trackpad, making navigation more intuitive and less fatiguing by reducing neck movements.
We're excited about the potential of the MouthPad^ to help people with various motor abilities. Its broad range of functionalities could be particularly helpful for individuals with conditions like Parkinson's.