LIVERMORE, CA., - Adept Technology Inc., a leading provider of intelligent automation software for motion and vision-guided robotics systems and services, announced that John Dulchinos has been named chief executive officer to succeed Robert Bucher, who has been named executive chairman of the board of directors. Dulchinos remains president of Adept and has also been elected to serve as a member of the company's board. Michael Kelly, Adept's current chairman of the board, will continue to serve on the Board in the position of lead independent director.