The people who use the
MouthPad
every day: on work, school, gaming, and getting their
independence back. Their stories, at full length.
Totally revolutionized how I use my computer
“The mouthpad’s a game-changer; it totally
revolutionized how I use my computer. I tried a lot of
other computer interaction devices before, but most of
them were physically straining and awkward. The
mouthpad was intuitive from the start, easy to use and
allowing me to access features I couldn’t use before.
Now I game better, work faster, and life’s just
easier. But best of all, when I use my computer, I no
longer feel like my limitations hold me back.”
Tomás B.
Tomás hits 8.51 BPS with the
MouthPad
in our Benchmark module.
Opened doors to opportunities I never thought possible
“Before discovering assistive technology,
everyday tasks felt like insurmountable hurdles. As
someone with a C1 spinal cord stroke, I struggled to
stay connected, access information, or navigate
independently. Then I was introduced to the
MouthPad
and my world changed.
Suddenly, I could respond to emails, browse the
internet, and even use it to 3D model. The
MouthPad
gave me back my independence and opened doors to
opportunities I never thought possible, like pursuing
my degree that was put on hold since my incident 2
years ago.
It’s not just about convenience; the
MouthPad
has empowered me to get back into school when I
thought my degree wouldn’t be possible without my
arms. I’m forever grateful for the transformative
impact of Getneuma.”
Brian M.
Brian uses the
MouthPad
to texture 3D assets for the video game class project
Clockwork Sword, seen here.
The learning curve was minimal, and the responsiveness
is impressive
“October 3, 2021, is the day I became an
incomplete C3 quadriplegic. Since then, I’ve relied
heavily on voice control. While it’s been helpful, it
also comes with limitations that can make everyday
tasks frustrating. About four weeks ago, I started
using the Getneuma MouthPad, and it has completely
changed my experience with technology. This device
allows me to control my computer like a traditional
mouse, using only my tongue and slight head movements.
The learning curve was minimal, and the responsiveness
is impressive. As someone with very limited physical
control, this device has given me back a level of
independence I didn’t think was possible. Beyond just
operating my wheelchair with chin control, I can now
navigate my computer more freely and efficiently on my
own. If you’re considering assistive technology, I
highly recommend looking into the Getneuma MouthPad.
Feel free to contact me directly at
roger.getneumamouthpad@gmail.com if you have any
questions about it.”
Roger H.
It feels instinctive, like second nature
“My hands are paralyzed, so I don’t have fine
motor control. The
MouthPad
feels surprisingly natural and intuitive. The
ratcheting feature is brilliant: it’s going to make
life so much easier. I struggle to press down on my
trackpad to drag anything; technically, I can, but not
effectively. I really appreciate the level of
customization this device offers. I already love it.
Using it feels instinctive, like second nature.”
Joseph B.
Joseph achieves 4.25 BPS during his first hour with
the
MouthPad.
Truly a game-changer
“Big thanks to Getneuma for sending me the
MouthPad
to try out! It fits comfortably in my mouth and
responds to simple gestures like head movements and
tongue taps to move the cursor, click, and scroll.
It’s been amazing to see how seamlessly it works
across devices like iPhones and tablets. Plus, the app
makes it super easy to customize the controls to fit
my needs.
MouthPad
is truly a game changer, not just for me but for
anyone with mobility challenges.”
Ryan H.
Ryan shares his experience with the
MouthPad.
Everything I’ve wanted it to be and then some more
“The
MouthPad
is a game-changer! I was so used to being able to use
hand control, and that’s what I miss. Thank you so
much for coming up with this technology. It’s
everything I’ve wanted it to be and then some. It
makes my job way more easy. My life is way more easy.”
Zachary H.
I am not tethered by a cord
“The
MouthPad
is a rather ingenious device. I have been using it for
about a month now. It is quite intuitive and functions
by a combination of head and tongue movements. I was
off and running with it after only one hour of
experimentation.
On any given day I will typically use my iPhone, iPad,
and MacBook. Since this is a Bluetooth device, it
migrates from one to the other seamlessly. More
importantly for me, I am not tethered by a cord. This
also permits usage at a variety of distances from the
screen. macOS and iOS already support a robust array
of commands, numbers, and grids as part of their
accessibility features. These can be paired with the
MouthPad
to further speed up writing or programming. An
especially strong feature I appreciate for reading
long documents is the ease in scrolling up or down the
page. Invariably using a voice command like ‘scroll
down’ or ‘pan up’ puts you in a place you don’t want
to be.
Another nice feature for me is privacy. Previously, I
relied on dictation to write. This is more like
typing, but with your tongue. On another positive
note, I have found the staff to be friendly, cool
folks that are very responsive, which impresses me
enormously.
There are very few downsides. You do have to get used
to something in your mouth akin to a plastic retainer.
It does affect your speech if you are trying to
combine the
MouthPad
with voice commands. I am only getting about 4.5 hours
of usage time with a full battery charge, but that is
usually easy enough to work around in a typical
workday. If I had to rate this product, I would give
it an 8.5/10. A great device for those with limited
mobility, which minor design tweaks will only improve
over time.”
Brian M.
Minimal friction between me and my device
“I no longer have interest in the Neuralink
implant given the risks of Neurosurgery and the use of
the
MouthPad. I couldn’t be more pleased
and thankful for the product Getneuma has created.
It has significantly improved my day to day work
experience. I can use my computer for up to ten hours
without thinking about adaptive equipment. The
MouthPad
creates minimal friction between myself and my device,
allowing me to fully immerse in the operating system.
It also gives me a quality of life improvement. The
Windows app is fantastic.
I genuinely believe every quad should have access to
the
MouthPad. I will do what I can to get
the
MouthPad
to each quad I work with. Well done!”
Mike H.
Mike discusses his switch to the
MouthPad
with Fox 5 San Diego.
Missing chess for so long, and I got it back
“Within days, I am now playing chess again
against friends, Wordle with my dad, and with my
daughter I can now play PBS kids games and read
digital books before her bedtime by flipping the pages
hands-free. I’ve been missing chess for so long, and I
got it back, thanks to you guys.”
Josh B.
Josh “baby races” with his son, using his
MouthPad
as a remote control.
Getneuma’s
MouthPad
has changed my life
“This retainer-like tongue-based Bluetooth
interface allows me to control my phone and laptop
with my tongue, and hopefully soon other devices like
wheelchairs, exoskeletons, wearables, and more, with
slight tongue movements. The
MouthPad
is a revolutionary technology that will change my life
and the lives of many people with disabilities.
Getneuma’s
MouthPad
has changed my life. For the first time in my life, I
was able to take pictures and videos independently
because I was not relying on the device’s camera to be
able to operate it. The
MouthPad
is still in beta, and I am very proud to be a part of
Getneuma’s early access program; I can’t wait to see
what other exciting things the
MouthPad
will be able to do!”
Esther K.
With the
MouthPad, Esther takes her first-ever
selfies.
Eventually everyone will be using it
“When I was first injured, I was trying to
learn how to use voice control to type and do all my
papers and homework and it was so frustrating, and
that was part of just dropping out of school. Like, oh
my goodness, this is how it should be: (The
MouthPad) is very seamless, it’s very
easy to use, it’s very intuitive. Eventually everyone
will be using it.”
Krystina J.
Krystina flips through the New York Times using her
tongue.
It’s given me a spark
“I’m excited about the future because of the
independence I have now from the
MouthPad. 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. It’s given me a spark.”
Keely H.
Meet Keely,
MouthPad
user and engineering student.
Don’t have to use my mouth stylus anymore
“I really love the
MouthPad. With this technology I don’t
have to use my 12″ mouth stylus anymore. I love the
fact that I can move my head around to be able to use
the
MouthPad
and use my tongue to click on things. Definitely takes
practice to learn the speed and hands free technology,
but it makes it easy to use.”
Sean C.
Sean reacts to the
MouthPad
during his onboarding session.
I’m looking forward to the future
“I enjoyed yesterday’s onboarding and
opportunity to use the
MouthPad
for the first time. I thought I would give my first
impressions. I was pleasantly surprised that
everything fit right in my mouth at first go, so kudos
to whoever is responsible for mold quality
assurance/design finish.
The motion control/head tracking in conjunction with
being able to click/click and hold whenever I want, I
think, is the prominent feature, and the most useful
and user-friendly for me right now. I’ve experienced
no discomfort from having worn the device yesterday
for probably around five hours. I’m looking forward to
the future. My hats off to the innovators.”
Keith G.
Keith tries out the
MouthPad, barely visible through a
grin.
Even a kid could figure it out
“Using the
MouthPad
is simple. You use the tip of your tongue and touch
the roof of your mouth. Even a kid could figure it
out. The first time I wore it, it was easy to put in
since they scan your mouth, it pretty much maps your
whole mouth, and it fits perfectly. Anything anyone
else can do on the internet, you can definitely do
with the
MouthPad.”
Rocky S.
Are we missing your story?
If you’re a current
MouthPad
user, we’d love to hear about your experience. Share your
thoughts and media with us at
contact@getneuma.com, and we’ll proudly feature them.