# Sidekick: Dephy exoskeleton

Canonical ID: `5cf5db99-e174-4c73-8063-2a46b58c4cc4`

- **Slug:** dephy-sidekick
- **Form factor:** exoskeleton ([Exoskeletons](/exoskeletons))
- **Maturity stage:** commercial
- **Lifecycle:** active
- **Deployments registered:** 1

## Deployments

- [dephy-ces2026](/deployments/dephy-ces2026.md) at Las Vegas, USA (id: `5479f086-3bd1-4470-9014-4d1c87a05542`)

## Supply chain

_No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._

_Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._

## Common questions

### What is Sidekick?

Powered ankle exoskeleton that lifts heels with every step, reducing walking effort. Proprietary shoe with carbon fiber plate, battery-powered calf actuator. ~$4,500, launching Q1 2026.

### How much does Sidekick cost?

Sidekick's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Sidekick from Dephy. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.

### Is Sidekick actually deployed in the real world?

Yes. Sidekick is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.

### Who makes Sidekick?

Sidekick is made by Dephy, based in Maynard, MA, USA, founded in 2016.

### Where is Sidekick deployed?

1 verified deployment of Sidekick is on the DEPLOY registry, including at Las Vegas, USA.

### Can you buy Sidekick?

Sidekick is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.

### What are alternatives to Sidekick?

On the DEPLOY registry, comparable exoskeleton robots to Sidekick include Cyberdyne HAL, German Bionic Cray X, WALKBOT, EksoNR.

### How does Sidekick compare to Cyberdyne HAL?

Sidekick and Cyberdyne HAL (Cyberdyne · 5 deployments) are both exoskeleton robots on the DEPLOY registry. Sidekick has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.

### What is Sidekick's maturity stage?

Sidekick is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.


## The verified answers

- [Which robots are deployed in the most cities](/which-robots-are-deployed-in-the-most-cities.md)
- [Which types of robots are deployed the most](/which-types-of-robots-are-deployed-the-most.md)

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