Connector Insertion

Connector insertion, a crucial task across diverse fields from industrial automation to space exploration, focuses on developing robust and efficient methods for precisely inserting connectors into their sockets. Current research emphasizes improving the accuracy and speed of insertion through advanced robotic systems, often incorporating vision-based object detection, learned contact force models, and novel gripper designs leveraging compliant mechanisms or soft robotics. These advancements aim to automate complex assembly processes, enhance manufacturing efficiency, and enable more sophisticated robotic manipulation in challenging environments, ultimately impacting various industries and scientific endeavors.