Assistive Technology
For Computer and Mobile Device Access
HeadMouse Nano
HeadMouse® Nano provides precise
and efficient head-controlled access to computers, tablets, smartphones and speech generating devices
for people who have limited or no use of their hands. HeadMouse allows you to control the mouse pointer by tracking your head movement. HeadMouse Nano connects via USB and
uses standard mouse drivers. HeadMouse works on iOS (iPad and iPhone), Windows, macOS and Linux computers, and Android phones and tablets. More...
Tapio
Tapio™ and Apple's Switch Control feature unleash the power of the iPad for switch scanners. Tapio is a simple, direct connect, lightning fast, and efficient switch interface for iPad and iPhone. It sips power from the iPad and eliminates re-charging or replacing batteries, and eliminates fussy issues with Bluetooth connections. And even though it's optimized for iPad and iPhone it works great on Android phones and tablets, and Windows, macOS and Linux computers. More...
Windows Access
SofType and Dragger are full-featured access solutions for the latest versions of Windows. SofType is an on-screen keyboard with word prediction, the ability to make custom keyboard layouts and the ability to enter passwords at login and on the Windows secure desktop. In addition to text entry, SofType contains our Dragger utility for doing mouse button clicks using dwell. If you don't need a keyboard, but need help with dwell-clicking, dragging, and other mouse button operations use the stand-alone version of Dragger instead. We have similar applications for Apple Macintosh.
Swifty
Swifty is a lightning-fast
USB switch interface in an extremely compact package.
It can connect up to two adaptive switches, or three wirelessly through Beam™,
to almost any computing device, tablet or smartphone with a USB input. Swifty works on iPad and iPhone, Android phones and tablets, and Windows, macOS and Linux computers; smartphones and tablets require adapters. This pocket-sized powerhouse can
emulate mouse clicks, joystick buttons or keyboard keys. More...
Orby Switch
The Orby™ switch
is a rugged and affordable button-style, adaptive switch that interfaces directly with Swifty, Tapio, HeadMouse and many third party assistive products. This smooth, contoured, and colorful switch is 2.5-inches in diameter and less than one-inch thick. Orby provides distinct audible and tactile feedback when pressed from any position on its top surface. Most devices require a switch interface such as our Swifty or Tapio. More...
Sip/Puff Products
Origin Instruments is a leading supplier of Sip/Puff switches. These switches can enable the operation
of computers, tablets, smartphones, speech generating devices, e-readers, environmental control systems,
and adapted toys by people who do not have full use of their arms or hands. Breeze™ can be used with iPad, iPhone and Android phone or tablet, and with Windows, macOS and Linux computers; smartphones and tablets require adapters. More...
Access for macOS
Origin Instruments recommends using
Apple's on-screen keyboard. It comes with the macOS operating system and is designed for use with HeadMouse Nano or other mouse emulators. It has a dwell based utility for mouse clicks and word prediction to improve typing efficiency. It includes several keyboard layouts and a panel editor for making custom layouts. More...
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3D Print Mounts
for HeadMouse
CAD files Available
Tapio™ switch interface runs on iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows and Apple Mac
HeadMouse® Nano Runs on iPad and iPhone.
They run on Everything!
