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Adaptronics — Electro-Adhesive Gripping Technology for Robotics

Electro-adhesive robotic grippers enabling versatile, energy-efficient manipulation for industrial automation and space-servicing applications.

Jan 18, 2026
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Introduction

Adaptronics is an Italian deep-tech robotics spin-off developing a novel electro-adhesive gripper technology. Its core innovation – the Electro-Active Adhesive Layer (EAAL) – enables robots to grip objects of any shape with high force density and minimal energy use, both on Earth and in space. This capability has wide applications from high-…

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