Seed · Robotics · Milan, Italy · Founded 2022 · 15–21 employees
AdapTronics is an Italian deep tech startup developing revolutionary electro-adhesive gripping technology for robotics applications on Earth and in space. Their proprietary EAAL (Electro Active Adhesive Layer) technology enables robots to grip objects of any shape, size, and material with 1000 times more energy efficiency than standard systems. Founded in 2022 as a University of Bologna spin-off, they recently raised €3.15 million in funding and won the Italian Master Startup Award 2025. The company serves both industrial automation and space sectors, with customers in packaging, e-commerce, and space robotics including ESA partnerships.