Dialog Ausili

What Dialog Ausili does

Dialog Ausili Srl is an Italian medical device manufacturer headquartered in Marrubiu, Sardinia, that designs and produces assistive communication hardware and software for individuals with temporary or permanent expressive language impairments, including conditions such as ALS, autism, cognitive disabilities, cerebral palsy, and dyslexia (DSA/BES). The company's product portfolio spans electro-medical hardware communicators — DPAD (tablet-based AAC device), Dialog 3.0 (eye-tracking communicator), New DPocket (visual communicator), DEye (the first and only binocular eye-tracker produced in Italy), and Dswitch (Bluetooth sensor interface) — together with mounting accessories and the Dialogo AAC software for creating customizable communication tables, structures, and books. All products are certified to IEC EN 60601-1 medical electrical equipment standards and are available only by prescription from accredited medical professionals.

The technology stack combines proprietary eye-tracking hardware/software (DEye), configurable AAC software (Dialogo AAC), and a D-Cloud platform that enables remote administration and sharing of communication structures, supporting tele-assistance and distance delivery of AAC services. The company's Dswitch accessory and mounting stands (wheelchair and bed/floor) extend the system's applicability to users with severe motor impairments.

Dialog Ausili operates a channel-partner go-to-market model: in Italy, all products are distributed exclusively by Sapio Life S.r.l. through prescription channels, while internationally the company has built distribution in China through Shanghai ZeJu Education Technology (since 2017) and Guangdong Smart Rabbit/Congmingtu Group (since 2018), the latter covering 11 autism and rehabilitation centers. Revenue streams are dominated by one-time hardware sales of prescription medical devices, supplemented by software licensing (Dialogo AAC, Say Assistive) and remote technical support services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the company describes its devices as requiring no additional cost beyond prescription. The company is privately held, founder-led (CEO Andrea Basciu), and employs 11–50 people.

Name

Dialog Ausili

Legal name

Dialog Ausili Srl

Website

https://dialogausili.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dialog Ausili is an Italian medical device manufacturer that designs IEC EN 60601-1 certified AAC hardware (DPAD, Dialog 3.0, DEye eye-tracker) and software for individuals with speech, motor, and cognitive disabilities, selling exclusively through Sapio Life in Italy and Chinese distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive Communication Medical Devices

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) Devices, Apps & Training (EDAKAIAB)

Keywords

• Augmentative communication devices
• Assistive communication technology
• Medical electro-medical devices
• Eye tracking systems
• Speech generating devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Marrubiu

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Sale of electro-medical communication devices including DPAD, Dialog 3.0, DPocket, DEye, Dswitch, and mounting stands. Products are medical devices available by prescription only.
2. AAC Software Licensing: Dialogo AAC and Say Assistive software for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, customizable for individual client needs
3. Technical Support Services: Remote assistance and technical support services for all products, including personalization services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dialog Ausili designs, manufactures, and distributes a portfolio of certified electro-medical devices and software for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Its offering spans tablet-based communicators (DPAD, New DPocket), an eye-tracking communicator (Dialog 3.0), Italy's first domestically produced eye-tracking system (DEye), Bluetooth switch access (Dswitch), mounting accessories, and AAC software platforms (Dialogo AAC, Say Assistive, D-Cloud). All products comply with IEC EN 60601-1 and are sold through medical prescription in Italy and via distributor networks abroad.

Product overview

Dialog Ausili offers an integrated portfolio of assistive communication devices and software for individuals with speech, motor, and cognitive disabilities. The hardware lineup includes tablet-based communicators (DPAD), eye-tracking devices (Dialog 3.0), and the proprietary Italian-made DEye eye-tracking system. Software products include Dialogo AAC for customizable AAC communication structures and D-Cloud for remote interactivity and sharing. Accessories include mounting stands and Bluetooth switch interfaces. All products comply with IEC EN 60601-1 medical device standards and are designed for personalization to individual user needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DPAD: Tablet-based communication device for individuals with communication disabilities
• New DPocket
• Dialog 3.0
• DEye
• Dswitch
• Dialogo AAC
• D-Cloud

Products and services

• DPAD Tablet-based speech-generating communicator and electro-medical device for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), featuring customizable communication grids and structures for individuals with speech or motor disabilities.
• Dialog 3.0 Eye-tracking speech-generating communicator for individuals with severe motor impairments including ALS and cognitive difficulties, using gaze control for selection and communication.
• New DPocket Dynamic visual tablet communicator for AAC designed for individuals with cognitive difficulties, providing visual communication tools and customizable interfaces.
• DEye First and only Italian-made binocular eye-tracking system for eye-controlled pointing, enabling users with limited motor abilities to control computers and communication devices through gaze.
• Dswitch Bluetooth sensor connection device that enables alternative access methods for individuals with motor impairments, allowing switch-based control of communicators.
• Wheelchair Mounts (Stativi da carrozzina) Mounting systems for attaching communicators to wheelchairs, enabling convenient positioning for users in various environments.
• Floor and Bed Stands (Stativi da letto) Floor and bed stands for positioning communicators, allowing flexible placement in different care and home environments.
• Dialogo AAC AAC software for Android that enables creation of customizable communication tables, structures, and communication books for individuals with expressive language disabilities.
• Say Assistive Communication software solution for individuals with communication difficulties of varying severity.
• D-Cloud Multimedia structure sharing and interactivity platform enabling remote administration of communication structures, facilitating distance learning and tele-assistance.
• Arasaac Downloader Free tool enabling download of ARASAAC pictogram collections for use within Dialog Ausili communication software.

Quantifiable outcome

• DEye is the first and only eye-tracker produced in Italy with advanced eye-tracking technology
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Italian Technology Transfer (ITT)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 September 2018Italian entity specialized in internationalization of Italian technological excellences. Facilitated Dialog Ausili's participation at China International Medical Expo 2018 as one of 13 Italian medical and pharmaceutical excellences. Associated with institutional partners such as Confindustria.
• Guangdong Smart Rabbit (Guangzhou Congmingtu) GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 April 2018New distributor in China announced April 2018. The group operates 11 centers in Guangdong, Shenzhen, Zengcheng (Guangzhou), Dongguan, Foshan, Zhongshan, Shaoguan. Collaborates with Dialog Ausili since 2017 for high-level operational projects in China under the 'Polaris high-level' project.
• Shanghai ZeJu Education Technology Co., Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 October 2017First distributor in China, based in Shanghai. Received training on DPad and Dialogo AAC in October 2017. Training course conducted at their facility covering AAC approach and use of devices for autism support.
• Sapio Life S.r.l.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for all Dialog Ausili products in Italy. Products are distributed through prescription by medical doctors. Customers can contact Sapio Life via freephone +39 800 830 005 or website www.sapio.it.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Jabbla: Belgian manufacturer of AAC and special-education devices (e.g., Mind Express, Vibe). Directly comparable to Dialog Ausili in producing prescription-grade speech-generating communicators for European clinical markets.
• Lingraphica: US AAC and aphasia device company offering speech-generating devices and therapy apps. Comparable to Dialog Ausili in targeting adult communication disorders (e.g., post-stroke, ALS) with prescription-grade hardware.
• Smartbox Assistive Technology: UK-based AAC specialist offering the Grid software ecosystem and Grid Pad/Grid Eye devices. Direct competitor to Dialog Ausili's combined hardware+software AAC offering, particularly in eye-gaze communication and customizable AAC software.
• Tobii Dynavox: Global leader in eye-tracking and AAC speech-generating devices for individuals with communication disabilities. Directly comparable to Dialog Ausili's Dialog 3.0 and DEye products in the eye-gaze AAC segment, and competes for the same clinical and prescription-based end users.
• AssistiveWare: Dutch developer of AAC apps for iOS (Proloquo2Go, Proloquo4Text, Keeble). Direct competitor in the customizable AAC software layer that Dialog Ausili addresses with Dialogo AAC, particularly relevant to the tablet/app-based AAC segment.
• Forbes AAC: UK manufacturer of AAC devices and software (e.g., Tellus, Pico). Directly comparable mid-sized European peer producing both eye-tracking and touch-based speech-generating devices for prescription channels.
• PRC-Saltillo: US-based manufacturer of AAC devices and language systems (e.g., ChatPlus, TouchChat, Accent). Competes directly with Dialog Ausili in tablet-based AAC communicators and AAC software for individuals with speech and language impairments.

Emerging players

• Avaz Inc. India-based developer of AAC apps (Avaz, AVAZ for Autism). Partial overlap with Dialog Ausili's AAC software offerings, focused on tablet/app-based AAC rather than dedicated medical devices, primarily serving South Asian markets.

Regional players

• Zyteq: Australian distributor and integrator of AAC, eye-tracking, and assistive technology products. Comparable to Dialog Ausili as an AAC/AT specialist in a specific geography, but operates as a regional reseller/integrator rather than an original device manufacturer.

Broad incumbents

• Tobii AB: Swedish parent company of Tobii Dynavox, a global leader in eye-tracking technology. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose eye-tracking IP underlies many AAC systems; represents the technology and capital scale against which Dialog Ausili's DEye competes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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