Abstract: Provided are layered assembly systems and methods. The systems can include one or more electroadhesive elements, an electroadhesive element comprising a first electrode and a second electrode, an electroadhesive element being configured to effect electroadhesion between the electroadhesive element and an object, and the electroadhesion of one or more of the one or more electroadhesive elements optionally being independently controllable. The systems can be utilized to performed layered assembly of larger objects, and can do so in a self-correcting manner by repositioning or even removing nonconforming objects from the assembly. The disclosed systems can also be used as sensors to determine an electrical characteristic of one or more objects positioned proximate to one or more of the electroadhesion elements of the positioner system.