Adept Technology (ADEP) DEFA14A Additional proxy soliciting materials

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

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Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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	ADEPT TECHNOLOGY, INC.	Meeting Information Meeting Type:        Annual For holders as of:  September 18, 2009 Date:    November 6, 2009 Time:    12:00 p.m. PST Location:  Adept’s Corporate Offices  5960 Inglewood Drive  Pleasanton, CA 94588 Directions:    Call 925-245-3400
	ADEPT TECHNOLOGY, INC.         5960 INGLEWOOD DR.         PLEASANTON, CA 94588	You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online atwww.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
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	Voting Items
	The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following:
	1.	Election of 5 Directors (and if any nominee is not available for election, such substitute as the Board of Directors or the proxy holders may designate)
		Nominees:
		01)   John Dulchinos 02)   A. Richard Juelis 03)   Michael P. Kelly	04)   Robert J. Majteles 05)   Herbert J. Martin
	The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s):
	2.	Approval of amendments to the Adept Technology, Inc. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares of Common Stock authorized for issuance by 650,000 shares to a total of 1,250,000 shares, increase the maximum number of shares issuable for awards of incentive stock options granted to 1,000,000 shares, and increase the maximum number of shares subject to awards issued to any single individual to 160,000 shares per calendar year.
	3.	Ratification of the selection of Armanino McKenna LLP to serve as the independent auditors of Adept Technology, Inc. for its fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
	4.	In their discretion, upon such other matters that may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or adjournments thereof.