“It’s exhilarating, it’s freedom, it gives me the energy to move forward. It fills out the menu of life.”— Gil S.
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When walking gets easier, your world gets bigger.
The Sidekick™ is a system: a robot and Dephy footwear that powers every step, so you can walk farther than you could on your own.
- Each step takes up to 30% less effort
- Over 100 lbs come off your joints each step
- One charge covers up to 5 miles on medium power
Reserve your Sidekick™ today for $20 to unlock access to the $1,999 VIP price.
Your $20 is refundable any time.
EARLY ACCESS TERMSYour reservation unlocks VIP pricing for Sidekick™ 2.0. Availability by country isn’t set yet. Your deposit helps us decide where we launch first, and you can request a full refund at any time, for any reason.
10 million stepsby 1,000+ beta users
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US-based supportfrom real people
Born in theMIT Media Lab
A LITTLE MORE IN YOUR DAY
By 2 p.m., your legs are running on empty.
You park as close to the door as you can. The kids play while you watch from the bench.
You’ve been searching for something that makes walking feel less tiring. Your legs need more if you want to keep up with your life.
The Sidekick™ gives your ankle an extra push with every step, so keeping up gets easier and your days get fuller.
WHAT IS IT
The Sidekick™ is powered footwear built for everyday life.
Your ankle produces up to 50% of the energy you need to walk, so the Sidekick™ adds power there.
- 1A carbon fiber plate in the shoe carries the robot’s push into your step.
- 2The robot clips onto a cleat at the heel of the shoe.
- 3The robot straps to your shin.
With the Sidekick™, you can say yes to today’s walk and still feel good tomorrow.
123Shoes includedA BOOST WITH EVERY STEP
How It Works
1
Put it on
Clip the robots onto your Dephy shoes and attach them around your shins.
2
Power on and walk
The Sidekick™ learns your stride over 20 unpowered strides.
3
Feel the boost
It feels like a push on a swing, right as your foot leaves the ground.
4
Stay in charge
The boost comes at the right moment in your stride and stops when you stop.
After a few minutes, most people barely notice the push as their body adapts.
Unlock Early AccessYour $20 is refundable any time.
FIND YOUR FIT
The Sidekick™ is built for people who want to walk more.
It might be for you if:
- Walking feels harder than it used to, and you want to move more.
- You can walk about half a mile on your own, stopping heel to toe.
- You wear a shoe size between men’s 4 and 16 (women’s 6 to 18).
- You’re still looking for something that makes walking feel easier and less tiring.
Email hello@dephy.com and the Dephy team will help you decide if the Sidekick™ is right for you.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
What our customers say
“My walking is easier, longer, and more pleasurable now than when I did not have my Sidekicks™.”— Christine K.
“I feel like I can do anything. They’ve given me hope, joy, and a level of mobility I didn’t think I’d get back.”— Tamara G.
“When I wore them, I could go twice as long — I walked for an hour and a half each time, and that would have wiped me out before. There’s no question.”— Jim S.
GOOD QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
The Sidekick™ suits people who can walk about half a mile on their own and want to move more. It may not be for you if walking is severely difficult or you need custom footwear, a balance aid, or insurance coverage.
Movement, Your Way.
When movement feels good, life opens up.
The Sidekick™ adds power at your ankle, so each step takes up to 30% less effort.
You can walk more often and say yes to more experiences.
A $20 deposit reserves your spot in line for the $1,999 VIP price while limited quantities last.
Unlock Early AccessYour $20 is refundable any time.
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