It makes a big difference to get my hands on a device made for relevant educational activities. The Monarch is a joy to use and its potential is enormous!
Monarch: multiline braille and tactile graphics, together
An all-in-one braille computer that brings multiline braille, dynamic tactile graphics, digital books, math, and everyday productivity together on one device.
Take flight with Monarch, an all-in-one braille computer that combines multiline braille and dynamic tactile graphics on a 10-line by 32-cell display. Access digital books and documents, tactile graphics, math, and everyday productivity tools—all from one device.
With access to digital textbooks, APH’s extensive Tactile Graphics Image Library (TGIL), and collaborative tools such as Wing It, Monarch dramatically reduces time to fingertips.
Access more, faster
Download digital books and explore thousands of tactile graphics without waiting for embossed materials.
Braille and graphics together
Read multiline braille and explore tactile diagrams, graphs, maps, and math on the same dynamic display.
Built for learning and work
Create and edit documents, access books, explore tactile graphics, graph equations, and stay connected from one portable device.
$15,500.00
Interest-free payment plan
How does this product change your life?
Explore complex information in a new way
Explore text, diagrams, maps, graphs, and math on the same dynamic tactile display. Monarch brings braille and graphics together, making complex information easier to explore and reducing reliance on embossed materials.
See tactile math and graphing on Monarch
Faster access to books and tactile content
Access downloadable digital books and thousands of tactile graphics without waiting for specialized materials to be produced. Monarch is optimized for eBraille and connects to digital libraries and tactile resources, giving users greater freedom to learn and explore independently.
Explore APH's Tactile Graphics Image Library
Learn, work, and create from one device
Powered by HumanWare’s KeySoft accessibility suite, Monarch goes beyond reading. Create and edit Word documents with KeyWord, explore tactile graphs with KeyMath powered by Desmos, read books with Victor Reader, browse the web, manage email, and create braille content—all from one portable device.
Supporting students and educators
Monarch gives students more immediate access to the same academic concepts as their peers. Teachers can share Word worksheets, math content, and tactile representations while reducing the time spent preparing specialized materials. With Wing It, tactile content created by teachers can be sent directly to students for immediate exploration.
Built for the workplace, too
Monarch supports professionals who rely on braille throughout their workday. Open and edit Word documents, access email and cloud files, or connect Monarch to a computer running JAWS or NVDA. Multiline and split-braille functionality make it possible to work with multiple sources of information more efficiently.
Watch the Monarch in action with JAWS
Confidence from day one
Monarch is backed by dedicated HumanWare support and training, with resources including hands-on demonstrations, webinars, customized training, and an active community of Monarch users—helping individuals, educators, and organizations get more from their investment.
Coming this September: Monarch 2.0
A major software update is coming to Monarch, with AI-enhanced tactile graphics, a redesigned Graph Viewer, improved braille math, Exam mode, eBraille enhancements, and more—expanding how users learn, explore, and work with tactile information.
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Discover Monarch for education, professional use, tactile graphics, math and more.
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Support every step of the way
Get more from Monarch with dedicated HumanWare support and training, including webinars, hands-on demonstrations, customized training, and an active community of Monarch users.
Specifications
- Ten line 32-cell refreshable display containing 3,840 pins
- Visual display capabilities – connect your Monarch to a monitor via HDMI
- to display what the Monarch user is viewing on a screen for sighted peers
- 8-dot Perkins braille keyboard
- Customizable line spacing for introductory braille readers
- Text-to-Speech functionality
- Touch Gesture recognition
- Battery life lasting longer than 24 hours
- WiFi connectivity
- USB and Bluetooth® connections for thumb drives, keyboards and headsets
- Weight:4.65 lbs
- Dimensions:15.9 × 10.5 × 1.4 in
- Language: English, French, Spanish
- Over 250 onboard braille tables including learning Braille tables (Duxbury & Liblouis)
Applications:
- Interactive Startup Tutorial by APH
- KeyWord - Word processor supporting MATHML
- KeyMath - Graphing calculator powered by Desmos
- Tactile Viewer - Direct access to online libraries such as TGIL
- Victor Reader - Book reader with direct access to online digital libraries such as Bookshare and more
- KeyBrf - Braille Editor, read and create with multilple lines of braille
- Internet Browser - A first multiline web browser experience
- Monarch Chess - Have fun while learning, understanding the the concept of Monarch's unique touch capabilities
What's in the box?
- Monarch device
- Monarch case
- Pack of five membranes to protect the tactile display surface
- Membrane screwdriver tool
- A USB-C charging brick and cable along with three international power adapters
- Quick Start guide Print / Braille
Warranty
2-year warranty
Optional:
- Care plan programs
- 1 Year
- 2 Year
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