Adaptive grippers allowing robots to grasp any object drives €3.15 million investment in Italy’s Adaptronics

Italian DeepTech startup Adaptronics secured €3.15 million in a funding round to advance its electro-adhesive grippers for robotic systems, a technology with applications in industrial automation and space exploration. This investment highlights the growing European interest in robotics and automation ventures. The funding, led by 360 Capital, will enable Adaptronics to accelerate technological innovation, expand its facilities with a pilot plant, and strengthen the international reach of its products. Adaptronics’ core technology is the Electro Active Adhesive Layer (EAAL), a proprietary system enabling versatile and efficient electrostatic gripping with integrated tactile sensing. The EAAL is designed for diverse applications, including robotics, industrial automation, and the space economy. This funding round demonstrates investor confidence in Adaptronics' vision of becoming a DeepTech company with enabling technologies spanning multiple industries. This investment contributes to a broader trend of European investment in robotics and automation. Several other European startups also secured funding in this area, including Germany's assemblean, Unchained Robotics, and Sereact, as well as Norway's Saga Robotics and Switzerland's mimic. Adaptronics, as the only reported Italian automation startup, is a key example of national support for next-generation robotics and space-related technologies. This funding round positions Adaptronics as a leading Italian innovator in the robotics space, with the potential to redefine industrial automation standards. With the backing of venture capital, the company is poised to capitalize on the growing demand for advanced robotic solutions. Its adaptable grippers reflect Europe's commitment to developing advanced manufacturing and space technologies.