Dephy

[PRIVATE]

Exoskeletons · HQ: Maynard, MA · Est. 2016 · 1 model registered · 1 deployments

New deploymentFunding gap >24mo

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Dephy: 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region. 2 sources back the record.

Ownership

PRIVATE

Capital / Funding

Undisclosed

Headquarters

Maynard, MA

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Dephy is a wearable robotics company founded in 2016 in Maynard, Massachusetts, pioneering bionic footwear with the Sidekick — the world's first powered ankle-assist wearable device. The Sidekick provides a gentle boost with every step, priced at $4,500.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 70.6%

Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Funding runway warrants monitoring: last known round 25 months ago.

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Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Dephy.

Leadership & Founders

6 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Luke MooneySEC-verified

Co-Founder & CEO, Co-Founder

Hugh HerrSEC-verified

Co-Founder

Co-Founder & CTO, Co-Founder

Founding Team

Jean-François Duval[Founder]

cofounder · no longer at company

Hugh Herr[Founder]

cofounder · no longer at company

Luke Mooney[Founder]

cofounder · no longer at company

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

2 entries
Total Tracked0
Operating0
Announced0
Concluded0

Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators

Dephy - 1 deploymentDephy

Platform Models

1 entry

Deployments

1 entry

Sectors & Applications

2 entries

FAQ

13 entries
What is Dephy?

Dephy is a wearable robotics company founded in 2016 in Maynard, Massachusetts, pioneering bionic footwear with the Sidekick — the world's first powered ankle-assist wearable device. The Sidekick provides a gentle boost with every step, priced at $4,500.

What does Dephy make?

Dephy has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Sidekick (Dephy builds physical robots).

Is Dephy publicly traded?

No. Dephy is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with Dephy?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Dephy building in the same form factors include Fourier Intelligence, Honda, Lockheed Martin, Wandercraft.

Who is the CEO of Dephy?

Luke Mooney is the ceo of Dephy, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Dephy?

Dephy is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today.

Where is Dephy headquartered?

Dephy is headquartered in Maynard, MA, USA.

Who owns Dephy?

Dephy is privately held; ownership sits with its founders and private investors.

Where does Dephy operate robots?

Dephy operates 1 verified deployment, including at Las Vegas, USA.

How many robots has Dephy deployed?

DEPLOY has 1 verified Dephy deployment on record at sites including Las Vegas, USA. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.

Is Dephy a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Dephy ranks in roughly the top 30% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was Dephy founded?

Dephy was founded in 2016.

Is Dephy safe?

Dephy has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.