Adaptronics Raises €3.15M To Transform Robotic Gripping And Handling

The round was led by 360 Capital and included participation from Galaxia, the aerospace technology transfer hub backed by CDP Venture Capital’s Tech Transfer fund, and Obloo Ventures, which also supported Adaptronics’ 2023 pre-seed round.

Founded in 2022 as a spin-off from the Università di Bologna, Adaptronics was created by Lorenzo Agostini (CEO), Camilla Conti (COO) and Rocco Vertechy (R&D Lead). The startup is developing innovative electro-adhesive grippers to transform how robots handle and interact with objects both on Earth and in space.

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Adaptronics’ proprietary EAAL (Electro-Active Adhesive Layer) technology allows robots and automated machines to grasp a wide variety of objects with high versatility. It provides controllable adhesive force for items of different shapes, sizes, materials, and weights up to several kilograms, with activation and release in under 10 milliseconds and energy efficiency up to 1,000 times greater than standard solutions.

Using electrostatic forces and integrated tactile feedback, EAAL detects contact and proximity to ensure precise, gentle handling without pneumatic, mechanical or magnetic components. The system consists of an electronic control module and a replaceable gripping unit, reducing operational and maintenance costs.

Lorenzo Agostini, CEO of Adaptronics, stated that the funding round represents an important milestone for the company.

It shows investors’ trust in our vision of a deep-tech company developing an enabling technology that spans multiple industries. It will help us speed up our technological innovation path, expand our facilities with a pilot plant, and strengthen the international reach of our products.

The funding will support Adaptronics’ growth by expanding production capacity, accelerating its entry into European markets, and strengthening its organizational structure.

About Adaptronics

Adaptronics reinvents robotic object handling on Earth and in space. Its electro-adhesive thin-film technology provides on-demand adhesion, sensor feedback, and unmatched versatility and energy efficiency. Adaptronics supplies grippers and automated machinery for applications from industrial automation and fruit picking to in-orbit servicing and debris removal.