Smartbox Assistive Technology

Smartbox Assistive Technology is a UK-based assistive technology company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Malvern, Worcestershire. They specialise in Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) software and hardware for individuals with speech and physical disabilities, helping people who cannot speak or have limited physical ability to communicate, control their environment, and access computers independently.Their flagship product, Grid 3 AAC software, supports over 90,000 users worldwide with communication, environmental control, and computer access capabilities. Smartbox also manufactures purpose-built communication devices including Grid Pad tablets and Talk Pad systems, compatible with multiple access methods such as eye gaze, touch, and switch controls. Their proprietary eye-gaze camera technology, including the Evo, Lumin-i, and Vida systems, uses advanced machine learning algorithms for accurate tracking. The company supports over 40 languages across 175 countries through a network of 42 global partners. Acquired by Tobii in 2015, Smartbox employs over 500 staff and maintains independent clinical support teams. For individuals, families, therapists, and healthcare professionals seeking world-leading AAC technology and communication solutions, Smartbox Assistive Technology provides innovative, clinically supported products from their Malvern base.