The Mantis Q40 is a complete all-in-one, laptop-sized QWERTY keyboard with a built-in, refreshable 40-cell braille display that can be paired with a screen reader or smartphone via Bluetooth and USB connections.
As you tap the keys on the laptop-sized Mantis, the refreshable braille line under the keyboard delivers Braille reinforcement to your chosen screen reader simultaneously. The product is slim, lightweight and fits easily into a laptop sleeve. On the go, the built-in memory and Editor application allow you to turn it into a standalone Braille reader and notebook. Once connected, access online libraries to upload your favourite books.
With the Mantis Q40, you no longer have to choose between a keyboard and a Braille device. It's a truly innovative tool that makes it easier for to get involved and get things done.
Used in conjunction with a screen reader, the Mantis Q40 has applications in areas such as :
Literacy
Any subject with written materials
Internet research
Access to emails
Creation and consumption of music content (using, for example, Braille Music Editor 2)
The Mantis Q40 also has a built-in word processor, file manager and calculator.
Humanware Mantis Q40 documentation and support page - https://www.humanware.com/en-australia/support/mantis_q40