Adept Technology

Adept Technology, Inc. was a leading American manufacturer of industrial and mobile robotics, specializing in intelligent vision-guided systems for high-precision applications. The company held a significant presence in the life sciences and healthcare sectors, providing automation solutions for laboratory research, drug discovery, high-throughput screening, and medical device assembly. Its robotic platforms, such as the Cobra and Viper series, were widely adopted by pharmaceutical companies and clinical laboratories to enhance throughput and accuracy in sample handling. In 2015, Adept Technology was acquired by Omron Corporation for approximately $200 million and was subsequently integrated into Omron's industrial automation business. Today, its legacy continues as part of Omron's robotics division, which remains a key supplier of automation technology to the global healthcare industry.