Multiple outlets describe hands-on testing of the Dephy Sidekick, a consumer-oriented, powered ankle exoskeleton marketed to assist walking. The system is designed to provide a boost with each step by using wearable robotics around the ankle area. Review coverage focuses on the device’s stated goal of reducing strain on the calves and offloading some effort during walking, effectively making steps feel easier or less tiring.
CNET frames its coverage as a practical trial, emphasizing that the product is positioned for consumers rather than only clinical or industrial settings. That outlet also highlights the price point, listing it at $4,500, as part of evaluating the product as a wearable technology purchase.
Mashable provides a shorter summary of the same hands-on assessment, reiterating that the Sidekick uses powered ankle assistance to help with walking and to reduce calf strain. Across both sources, the core details are consistent: the device is a powered ankle exoskeleton intended to assist users through walking motions and lower perceived effort in the lower legs.
