EXHIBIT 23.1

               CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


         We  consent  to the  incorporation  by  reference  in the  Registration
Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-84393, 333-66993, 333-39065 and 333-3656) pertaining
to the BYE/Oasis  Engineering,  Inc. 1997 Stock Option 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 2,
1999,  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, 1999.


                                        ERNST & YOUNG LLP


San Jose, California
September 23, 1999