TiX Assistive Technology

What TiX Assistive Technology does

TiX Assistive Technology (legal name TiX Tecnologia Assistiva) is a Belo Horizonte, Brazil-based private company that develops and sells assistive technology hardware and software for people with severe motor and speech disabilities. Its core products include the TiX Intelligent Multifunctional Keyboard (an 11-key touch-sensitive panel that replaces keyboard and mouse without software installation), the Colibri wireless head mouse (eyeglass-mounted, 30-hour battery, cross-platform), the a-blinX eye-blink sensor, the TelepatiX eye-blink communication app, the Expressia alternative-communication and adapted-activities app, together with MousePlay (free virtual scanning mouse), Simplix (educational activity software), and FluentiX (writing accelerator). The technical architecture emphasizes no-install, multi-input flexibility (touch, blink, switch scanning, head movement) across Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, and Chrome OS, with eye-blink detection handled either via the device's own camera (TelepatiX) or via the proprietary a-blinX hardware.

The company operates a product-led, direct-to-consumer subscription model. Recurring plans price Colibri at R$149/month with a R$95 joining fee, or R$1,490/year, with video-call onboarding, free Brazil shipping, and immediate defect replacement. Professional plans bundle TiX keyboard, Colibri, TelepatiX, and Expressia for rehabilitation and education professionals, with a 30-day equipment loan option and a 25% subscriber discount. The Alternative Communication function in Expressia is free; the Adapted Activities feature is paid. An exclusive partnership with Grupo Actcon delivers the TiX Letramento educational program to Brazilian public schools, Secretarias de Educação, and APAEs. Sales run primarily through the tix.life website, dedicated sub-brand sites (voacolibri.com.br, telepatix.tix.life, expressia.life), and WhatsApp, supported by content marketing, peer-reviewed case studies, and earned media on Shark Tank Brasil, Domingão com Huck, Netflix, and History Channel.

The company is bootstrapped, with 1-10 employees, no disclosed funding rounds, and revenue bootstrapped from international startup competition prize winnings (Kryptolabs Abu Dhabi 2018, Gitex Dubai 2019 US$100K, GSVC Berkeley 2019, Special Olympics 2019). It operates only in Brazil, targets four primary segments (end-users with motor/speech disabilities, inclusive education institutions, rehabilitation/healthcare providers, and personal users), and has won multiple industry awards positioning it as a leading assistive-tech brand in Latin America.

Name

TiX Assistive Technology

Legal name

TiX Tecnologia Assistiva

Website

https://tix.life

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TiX Assistive Technology is a Belo Horizonte-based company that sells subscription-based assistive technology hardware and software — including the TiX keyboard, Colibri head mouse, and TelepatiX/Expressia apps — to people with motor and speech disabilities, rehabilitation professionals, and Brazilian public schools and APAEs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive Technology

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Computer Access & Alternative Input (Switch, Eye Gaze, Head/Mouse, Keyboards) (EDAKAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

AT for Reading, Writing & Learning (Literacy/Executive Function) Tools & Training (EDAKAIAC), Autism Assistive Technology & Learning Tools (Educational) (EDAKAKAM), Assistive & Accessibility Input Devices (Switches, Adaptive Controllers, Braille Keyboards) (HDACAFAL), Assistive Input & Mobility Access (Alternative Keyboards/Mice, Switch Access, Eye Gaze) (EDAFAKAH), Assistive Technology & Accessible Digital Skills (EDAAAIAK)

Keywords

• Assistive technology
• Accessibility hardware
• Alternative communication
• Special education tools
• Tele-rehabilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Belo Horizonte

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Accessibility Subscription Plans: Monthly and annual subscription plans for TiX assistive technology products including TiX keyboard, Colibri head mouse, TelepatiX, and Expressia. Plans include equipment, support, training via video call, and free shipping in Brazil. Professional plans also available with 30-day equipment loan.
2. Colibri Product Sales: Colibri wireless head mouse offered via monthly subscription (R$149/month + R$95 joining fee), annual subscription (R$1,490/year, no joining fee), or outright purchase (quote-based). Includes video call setup training, immediate replacement for defects, and 3-year warranty on purchase option.
3. Expressia App Revenue: Expressia app generates revenue from a paid monthly subscription for the Adapted Activities feature. The Alternative Communication function is free. Professional subscription includes cloud storage, activity sharing, and 7-day free trial.
4. TiX Letramento Educational Program: Educational program for public schools and Secretarias de Educação (Education Departments) offered exclusively through partnership with Grupo Actcon. Targets schools, APAEs, and private educational institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TiX Assistive Technology develops and sells a platform combining hardware (intelligent keyboard, wireless head mouse, eye-blink sensor) and software applications (eye-blink communication app, alternative communication app, scanning mouse, writing accelerator, educational activity software) that enable people with severe motor and speech disabilities to control computers, smartphones, and tablets, and to communicate without using hands or speech. The products are delivered primarily through subscription plans, professional training programs, and an educational program for public schools.

Product overview

TiX Assistive Technology offers a platform-based portfolio of assistive technology products and services for people with motor and communication disabilities. The core offerings include hardware devices (TiX intelligent keyboard, Colibri head mouse, a-blinX eye-blink sensor), software applications (TelepatiX eye-blink communication, Expressia alternative communication, MousePlay virtual mouse, FluentiX writing accelerator, Simplix educational software), and subscription services (accessibility plans, professional programs, distance training). Products are available through subscription models or one-time purchase, with solutions targeting rehabilitation, education, and personal use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Colibri: Head mouse for people who cannot use their hands - controls cell phones and computers with head movements
• TelepatiX
• Expressia
• MousePlay
• Simplix
• FluentiX
• a-blinX
• TiX Letramento
• TiX Aproxima

Products and services

• TiX - Teclado Inteligente Multifuncional Hardware assistive keyboard with eleven large touch-sensitive keys that replaces conventional keyboard and mouse, controllable by touch or via external eye-blink switch for users with severe motor disabilities.
• Colibri Wireless Head Mouse Wireless head-mounted mouse that clips onto eyeglass frames and translates head movements into cursor control on computers, smartphones, and tablets. Click actions are triggered by eye blink, smile, or auto-click after pointer stops; 30-hour rechargeable battery; works without app or software installation.
• TelepatiX Eye-Blink Communication App Android communication app that uses the device's own camera to detect voluntary eye blinks for typing on a virtual keyboard with intelligent word prediction and text-to-speech vocalization. Designed for non-verbal users with severe motor disabilities.
• Expressia Alternative Communication App App for creating Alternative Communication boards and Adapted Activities combining images, sounds, text, and voice. Free communication function for end users; paid subscription for professionals enables cloud storage and sharing of activities.
• Capacitação à Distância TiX (Distance Training) Remote training and certification program for rehabilitation and inclusive education professionals covering TiX hardware and software. Includes a 30-day loan of TiX keyboard, a-blinX, pressure switch, Simplix and FluentiX software, free freight shipping, and online certificate.
• TiX Aproxima Tele-rehabilitation Program Remote rehabilitation and inclusion program connecting people with disabilities to rehabilitation and inclusive education professionals through teleconsultation, telemonitoring, and telecoaching.
• Programa TiX para Profissionais (Professional Plan) Subscription plan tailored for rehabilitation and special education professionals that bundles TiX keyboard, Colibri head mouse, TelepatiX, and Expressia with training, support, and equipment loan options. Patients of subscribing professionals receive first two months free.
• TiX Letramento Educational Program Educational program for public schools, Secretarias de Educação, APAEs, and private schools offering TiX assistive technology for literacy and digital inclusion, delivered exclusively in partnership with Grupo Actcon.
• TiX Accessibility Subscription Plans Monthly and annual subscription plans that bundle TiX assistive hardware (TiX keyboard, Colibri), apps (TelepatiX, Expressia), equipment loan, training via video call, and free shipping in Brazil.

Quantifiable outcome

• Teacher Wagner Tebar at APAE São Caetano do Sul used TiX with more than 20 students, 2-3x per week, observing significant improvements in students' motor control, cognitive development, and school performance.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Grupo ActconcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTiX Letramento is offered exclusively in partnership with Grupo Actcon. This educational program targets public schools, Secretarias de Educação, and public educational entities, providing TiX assistive technology for literacy and digital inclusion in Brazil's public education system.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Apple Accessibility: Built-in iOS/macOS accessibility features (Switch Control, Voice Control, Eye Tracking) substitute for some TiX use cases. A major indirect competitor and ecosystem-level threat to dedicated AT hardware.
• Microsoft Adaptive Accessories: Microsoft's adaptive accessories (Adaptive Buttons, Mouse, Hub) target mainstream accessibility users. Overlaps with TiX's alternative-input hardware from a much larger platform player with deep distribution.

Direct peers

• Inclusive Technology: UK-based vendor of switches, AAC tools, and special-needs software for schools and therapy settings. Comparable to TiX's combined hardware + special-education software portfolio, especially via educational distribution channels.
• PRC-Saltillo: Major US-based manufacturer of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and apps (e.g., TouchChat, LAMP). Comparable to TiX's Expressia and TelepatiX in the AAC and special-education software segment.
• AbleNet: US assistive technology company producing switches, scanning interfaces, and access devices for people with motor disabilities. Closely comparable to TiX's TiX keyboard, a-blinX, and MousePlay virtual scanning mouse.
• Tobii Dynavox: Global leader in eye-tracking-based assistive communication and computer access hardware/software. Directly comparable to TiX's Colibri head mouse, a-blinX eye-blink sensor, and TelepatiX app in serving non-verbal and motor-impaired users.
• Smartbox Assistive Technology: UK-based provider of AAC hardware (Grid Pad) and software (Grid 3) for people with complex access needs. Comparable to TiX's full ecosystem of alternative input hardware, AAC software, and clinician-facing tools.

Emerging players

• CoughDrop: Cloud-based AAC application serving non-verbal individuals, with a subscription model. Comparable to TiX Expressia's paid subscription tier and cloud-based activity sharing.
• HelpKidzLearn: Provider of accessible educational software and activities for children with special needs. Comparable to TiX's Simplix and Expressia 'Adapted Activities' features used in inclusive education settings.
• Avaz Inc. Developer of the Avaz AAC app focused on autism and communication disabilities. Comparable to TiX's Expressia alternative-communication app, particularly for autism and special-education use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCsX7jAoVjKQf9cP5aP8YvZQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tixstartup
• Instagraminstagram.com/tixtecnologia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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