Dephy Sidekick Bionic Footwear Debuts at CES 2026
Dephy, a bionic footwear and apparel company, has announced the launch of the Sidekick, a new category of bionic footwear. It aims to help people move farther, for longer, and with greater confidence in everyday life. The Sidekick will make its public debut at CES 2026. Dephy will exhibit in Eureka Park at the Venetian Expo, booth 61238, from 6 to 9 January.
The Sidekick addresses what Dephy calls "Personal Range Anxiety", the quiet and often unspoken concern about how far someone can walk before discomfort or fatigue sets in. This anxiety shapes everyday choices. It can influence whether someone attends an event, takes a longer route, or stays more active throughout the day. Over time, it affects independence and confidence.
The Sidekick reduces that anxiety by supporting the body’s natural gait and extending a user’s comfortable walking range. Users wear it at the ankle and integrate it into compatible footwear. The Sidekick delivers a subtle, responsive boost with each step, which helps movement feel easier and more natural.
"At its core, the Sidekick is about confidence," said Luke Mooney, CEO and Co-Founder of Dephy. "We designed it to help people feel more comfortable saying yes to movement - whether that's a longer walk, a full day on their feet, or a trip that might otherwise feel daunting. The Sidekick is not a medical device. It's personally powered footwear designed to move and feel better."
Dephy has built the Sidekick on its proprietary technology. The company developed this technology over years of research across robotics, biomechanics, and human-centred design. The Sidekick system works in harmony with the body. It responds intelligently to movement and provides support where and when users need it. The Sidekick adapts to the user, so users do not need to adapt to a machine. It preserves a natural, intuitive walking experience. The device learns an individual’s walking pattern in just 20 strides. It requires no app or complex calibration, so users receive personalised, responsive support.
The lightweight wearable uses advanced sensors and real-time adaptive control. It anticipates motion and reduces physical effort over time. It creates a walking experience that feels less like wearing equipment and more like extending the body’s natural capabilities.
At CES, attendees will be able to see and demo the Sidekick up close. They will also learn more about the biomechanics behind the system and explore how Dephy is rethinking personal mobility for a wide range of users. This range includes people managing physical limitations and those who want to move with greater ease and confidence.
Dephy’s presence in Eureka Park reflects the company’s commitment to practical, human-focused innovation grounded in real-world needs. With Sidekick, Dephy is introducing a new approach to mobility that works in step with the body’s natural movement.