Dephy Sidekick
By Dephy
Dephy Sidekick is a powered ankle-assist footwear system for everyday walking support and consumer mobility.
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Product Overview
Dephy Sidekick is a powered wearable system that attaches to compatible shoes and provides adaptive assistance around the ankle during walking. Dephy positions it as a wellness mobility product for adults who want to move with less effort and more confidence.
The system uses removable batteries, integrated sensing and adaptive gait controls. Dephy states that Sidekick is not a medical device and is intended to support everyday movement rather than diagnose, treat or cure medical conditions.
Positioning & Buyer Fit
Consumer wearable robotics product for daily mobility support, positioned more like powered footwear than clinical rehabilitation equipment.
Best suited for adults seeking walking support for everyday mobility, longer walks, errands, travel or light hiking while retaining natural walking control.
Use Case & Technical Classification
Powered
- Powered ankle assistance
- Compatible shoes with integrated carbon-fiber footplate
- Removable rechargeable batteries
- Integrated sensors and adaptive gait controls
- Three power levels reported
- Weight: 1.4 kg per side including battery reported
Product Highlights & Manufacturer Claims
- Quick-connect shoe attachment
- Integrated sensors
- Learns user gait within about 20 strides according to Dephy
- Three user-selectable power levels reported
Reported performance or product claims
Dephy says Sidekick provides a gentle boost with every step, supports movement without walking for the user, and adapts to the user’s gait.
These claims are based on manufacturer or public-source information and should be verified with the supplier before purchase, deployment or procurement decisions.
Reported fit range includes US men’s 4–14 / US women’s 6–16 and calf circumference up to 58.4 cm, according to catalog source.
Not intended as a medical device; classify as consumer/wellness mobility support.
Official Dephy page provides strong current product evidence. Exoskeleton Report provides additional product classification and specs.
Certification & Regulatory Notes
Wellness product / not a medical device
Dephy states Sidekick is not a medical device.
Pricing Information
Public pricing was not available at the time of review.
Pricing Not Public
Product Sale
Not specified
Not Available
28/06/2026
Dephy links to a shop page, but public price was not captured in the reviewed source.
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