Mantis Q40

Mantis Q40 Braille Display – The first of its kind integrated keyboard and refreshable braille display

The Mantis Q40 is the first-ever Bluetooth® QWERTY keyboard and 40-cell refreshable braille display that you can pair with your screen reader or smartphone or simply use as a standalone device. Either way, you have braille at your fingertips, every time.

How does the Mantis Q40 change your life?

The Mantis Q40 is a complete all-in-one, laptop-sized QWERTY keyboard with a built-in, refreshable 40-cell braille display that you can pair with your screen reader or smartphone via Bluetooth and USB connections.

image of the Mantis Q40 with a full QWERTY keyboard with a refreshable braille display below

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 favorite 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 you to get involved and get things done.

image of a woman typing on the Mantis Q40 Braille display sitting at a counter in front on a window in what appears to be a cafe or restaurant

close up image of the Mantis Q40 sitting on a wooden desk with someone's hand just able the braille display and their cane sitting on the desk behind the Mantis

Mantis Q40 Specifications:

Functional specifications

Qwerty keyboard with 40 cells braille display

Connects to 5 Bluetooth devices and 1 USB device simultaneously
Onboard applications to be productive like Daisy book reader
Compatible with several file formats including doc, docx, txt, brf, brl pdf and more
Government mode (optional on purchase)
Exam mode
Access to online participating libraries including Bookshare
Over 250 Onboard language braille tables
HumanWare signature thumb keys
Battery life: 20 hours

Applications

Editor
Terminal
Date and time
Online library
Library
Calculator

Screen reader compatibility: JAWS 18 and above, Dolphin SuperNova, NVDA, VoiceOver iOS, and MAC iOS

System languages supported (including Menu translation)

English
French fr
French ca
Dutch (language only)
German
Spanish
Italian
Slovenian
Swedish
Norwegian
Czech
Portuguese Brazil

Physical specifications

Device weight: 950 g (2.1 lbs)
Device dimensions (w x d x h): 290 x 170 x 20 mm / 11.4’’ x 6.69’’ x 0.78‘’
Removable battery

Technical specifications

32-bit ARM based Cortex®-A, 536MHz processor
4 GB of RAM memory
16 GB of internal storage to serve as the boot device, firmware and data storage
Rechargeable and user replaceable Li-Ion Battery
USB device high speed interface for connection to a computer and recharge
Real Time clock with battery backup
User accessible SD card socket
Wireless Bluetooth 4.2 module (dual mode)
Wireless Wi-Fi module (2,4 GHz)
Haptic feedback

What’s in the box?

Mantis Q40 braille display
USB-C charging cable with power supply (works with any USB charger, but may charge slower)
User guide (stored on the device)
TPU case (green)
Printed quick start guide