Dot pad X on a white background, angled to show the display and buttons
Fingers feeling graphics on the Dot Pad
Several Dot Pad X devices showing tactile images on a background of images made from black dots
  • Dot pad X on a white background, angled to show the display and buttons
  • Fingers feeling graphics on the Dot Pad
  • Several Dot Pad X devices showing tactile images on a background of images made from black dots
  • Dot pad X on a white background, angled to show the display and buttons
  • Fingers feeling graphics on the Dot Pad
  • Several Dot Pad X devices showing tactile images on a background of images made from black dots

Dot Pad X

Dot Pad X

HT421

This smart, real-time tactile graphics display enables blind and partially sighted users to access visual content from any source.

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Price £7,794.00
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Price £6,495.00 ex VAT
Sale price £6,495.00 ex VAT

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Dot Pad X instantly converts any input on a connected device into a tactile graphic – including handwriting, sketches, signatures, graphs, maps, diagrams and photos – that you can interact with and explore in detail.

Dot Pad X connects to devices via Bluetooth, and has simple, intuitive controls and a 20-cell text-to-braille panel in addition to 2,400 pins in the tactile graphic panel. (The panel can accommodate 300 braille glyphs, in addition to the 20-cell braille panel below the controls.) Dot Pad X’s cells are powered by the innovative Dot actuator technology: ten times smaller, lighter, and more energy efficient than conventional braille devices.

Dot Pad X is compatible with many Apple devices (iOS & iPadOS 15.2 and higher) and integrates with VoiceOver to provide additional screen reading capabilities. Connect to iPhone or iPad via Bluetooth or USB-C cable (no additional apps required).

On Windows, full integration with JAWS has unlocked true multi-line braille functionality, making it easier than ever to read documents, navigate spreadsheets, and browse the web with complete context. For students and professionals in STEM fields, MathML support ensures that even complex mathematical equations can be displayed and explored in braille, opening up new possibilities for learning and research.

The six freely assignable tactile buttons allow you to explore images by inverting, zooming, rotating and panning them. 

Roughly the size of a laptop, and weighing 1.4kg, the Dot Pad X is also extremely portable.

For more details about this product, check the product instructions manual (in the User Guides tab) to help you decide if this product is suitable for you.

This item is eligible for VAT exemption

  • Tactile graphics display.
  • Graphics area: 30 × 10 cells (2,400 braille pins).
  • Text-to-braille panel: 20 cells (160 braille pins).
  • Six tactile buttons.
  • Size: 27.3 × 22.8 × 1.6cm.
  • Weight (device only): 1.4kg
  • Processor: ARM Cortex M4 32-bit 120 MHz.
  • Bluetooth LE V5.0 (blue LED indicates connected status).
  • Two USB-C ports for data transfer and charging.
  • Supported operating systems: iOS & iPadOS 15.2 and higher; Windows 11 with NVDA; JAWS.
  • Two-year manufacturer’s warranty. 

Batteries 

  • Integrated rechargeable battery: 10,000mAh / 3.7V.
  • Battery life: From eight to 11 hours, depending on usage.
  • Charge via USB-C port.
  • USB-C power adapter included.
  • Charging/power status indicated by red LED.

Special order

We work with partners to deliver products on our behalf. If you’re buying a special order product, we will pass on your contact information to our partners to enable delivery.

We may also quote extended delivery times, outside of our standard terms and conditions for these products.

Important – order cancellations and returns

We are unable to cancel your order once it has been placed should you change your mind.

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