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Overview
The Dephy Sidekick is the world's first wearable powered exoskeleton focused on the ankle. It is lightweight, intuitive, and designed to enhance mobility, allowing users to move farther and faster with reduced effort. The Sidekick features integrated sensors and adaptive controls, maintains the ankle's natural range of motion, and offers up to 100+ lbs of joint offload to reduce fatigue. It includes a removable battery that lasts 3-5 miles per charge, a simple user interface with 3 power levels, and is compatible with specially designed shoes featuring an integrated carbon fiber footplate.
Flagship features
- Designed for adults with lower limb fatigue or conditions like neuropathy, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, foot drop, post-stroke effects, Parkinson’s, and Achilles injuries
- Not a medical device but can be used with HSA/FSA funds with medical approval
- Includes a pair of shoes, Sidekick device, calf straps, shin pads, batteries, charging dock, torque wrench, and carrying case
- Travel-friendly with LiPo batteries following standard airline regulations
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Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- 2026
- US$4,500
- Active
Detailed specifications
What it is built for4
- Applications
- personal mobility,elderly care
- medical mobility
- healthcare
- both
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 381
Movement & precision1
- Actuator Type
- electric motor
Sensing & perception5
- solid state
- Yes
- imu,force torque
- Yes
- Yes
Controls & integration1
- bluetooth
Buying & support2
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Availability Status
- available
Other details14
- Load Path
- ground
- Assist Mode
- active
- Body Coverage
- ankle only
- Donning Assist
- solo
- Frame Material
- carbon fiber
- Joints Actuated
- ankle
- Outdoor Capable
- Yes
- Safety Features
- emergency stop,low battery lockdown
- Control Strategy
- intent detection,adaptive control
- Fleet Management
- Yes
- Battery Swappable
- Yes
- Indication For Use
- mobility enhancement
- Shoe Compatibility
- Sidekick compatible shoes with integrated carbon fiber footplate
- Yes
Who uses it
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Company milestones(estimated)
- 2025LaunchSidekick availability announcement
- 2016MilestoneMIT Media Lab spin-off
- Not yet on fileMilestoneCEO and co-founder identified
- Not yet on fileMilestoneSidekick described as an ankle-powered bionic exoskeleton
- Not yet on fileLaunchSidekick product page and starter pack
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Dephy in the news
the maker3 events · last 12 months
- Jul 2Dephy Sidekick Exoskeleton Hands-On
- Jan 8Dephy's $4,500 Robotic Exoskeleton Gave Me Superhuman Walking Powers
- Jan 7CES 2026: Dephy Introduces 'Bionic Footwear' Sidekick to Help Users Walk, Run Using Robotics
Dephy in the news
the maker3 events · last 12 months
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Dephy Sidekick?
- The Dephy Sidekick is developed by Dephy, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Dephy Sidekick?
- The Dephy Sidekick is a Exoskeleton made by Dephy.
- How much does the Dephy Sidekick cost?
- The Dephy Sidekick is priced at US$4,500.
- When was the Dephy Sidekick launched?
- The Dephy Sidekick was launched in 2026.
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