Exhibit 23.1

                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the  incorporation  by  reference in the  Registration  Statements
(Form  S-8  No.  333-71374,   333-66993,  333-92525,  333-39065,  333-50292  and
333-50296) pertaining to the 2001 Stock Plan, 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan,
1993 Stock Plan, 1995 Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 1995 Director Option Plan
of Adept  Technology,  Inc. of our report dated August 4, 2003,  with respect to
the consolidated  financial  statements and schedule of Adept  Technology,  Inc.
included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended June 30, 2003 .

                                ERNST & YOUNG LLP

San Jose, California
September 29, 2003