Touch Matrix Assistive Technology Navigator (TOMAT)
The TOMAT navigator
A touchable guide for the internet
The TOMAT Navigator is a tool that empowers blind and visually impaired users to explore the web with their fingertips. It works as a “touchable map” for websites—letting users feel the layout of a page with their fingertips while their screen reader speaks out the content.
How TOMAT works
Touch, listen, navigate
A compact, smartphone-sized device (13cm x 8cm x 3cm), the TOMAT Navigator transforms how users interact with websites:
- Touch & explore: Feel the structure of a webpage—headings, sections, and links—through tactile cues while your screen reader narrates the content.
- Jump to what matters: Physical buttons let you skip to key sections instantly, avoiding the linear tedium of traditional screen readers.
- See the big picture: Unlike audio-only tools, TOMAT provides spatial awareness, helping users mentally map pages faster.
Designed with users, for users
TOMAT wasn’t built in a lab—it was shaped by the community it serves
Six rounds of hands-on feedback refined every feature
Designed for daily challenges, not just ideal scenarios
Continuous updates ensure TOMAT grows with user needs
More than a device—An ecosystem
TOMAT connects to a growing suite of accessibility tools
Chrome plugin brings TOMAT’s functionality to web browsing
Makes coding accessible with IDE integrations
Soon supporting documents, apps, and smart home interfaces
Free. Open. Ready for you.
TOMAT is free to use, modify, and share. Whether you’re a tinkerer, a nonprofit, or a tech innovator, you can build or collaborate. Choose your path: