Abstract: A method for cable wire insertion verification includes, at an insertion verification system, receiving a vibration signal from a vibration sensor. The vibration signal represents vibration caused by insertion of a cable wire into a cable cavity of a cable connector housing. The vibration signal is input to an insertion verification model trained to evaluate whether input vibration signals are consistent with correct cable wire insertion. The insertion verification model outputs an indication that the vibration signal is consistent with correct insertion of the cable wire into the cable cavity.

Abstract: A method for cable wire insertion verification includes, at an insertion verification system, receiving a vibration signal from a vibration sensor. The vibration signal represents vibration caused by insertion of a cable wire into a cable cavity of a cable connector housing. The vibration signal is input to an insertion verification model trained to evaluate whether input vibration signals are consistent with correct cable wire insertion. The insertion verification model outputs an indication that the vibration signal is consistent with correct insertion of the cable wire into the cable cavity.

Abstract: In an example, a method for assembly of a modular cable connector includes, at an end effector of a robotic insertion system, holding a cable insert module for insertion into a module slot of a module retainer. Two or more images are captured of the module retainer. Image processing is performed to identify a segmented image region corresponding to the module retainer and a virtual plane parallel to a face of the module retainer. The end effector is moved to an alignment pose determined based, at least in part, on the segmented image region and the virtual plane. The end effector is moved from the alignment pose toward an insertion pose. Upon insertion of the cable insert module into the module slot of the module retainer, the cable insert module is released from the end effector.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly includes a module retainer and a set of two or more cable insert modules sized and shaped for removable retention within two or more module slots of the module retainer. A cable insert module of the set of two or more cable insert modules includes a cable insertion recess sized and shaped for insertion of a cable wire of a cable, a connectivity interface on an opposing face of the cable insert module, and a transmission path between the cable insertion recess and the connectivity interface.

Abstract: A method for automated cable wire processing includes receiving a set of two or more cable wires, including at least a first cable wire positioned at a selection position, and a second cable wire positioned away from the selection position. A cable selection tool is automatically moved to contact the set of two or more cable wires, such that contact between the cable selection tool and the first cable wire causes a tip portion of the first cable wire to extend into a working region, and contact between the cable selection tool and the second cable wire moves a tip portion of the second cable wire outside of the working region. One or more tip processing operations are applied to the tip portion of the first cable wire within the working region.

Abstract: An accent lighting system is configured to provide accented light onto a desired location. The accent lighting system includes an accent adapter assembly that is configured to securely couple to a light source. The accent adapter assembly includes an accenting plate that is configured to accent light that is emitted from the light source. A method of securing an accent lighting system within an internal cabin of a vehicle includes removing an existing light source from an aperture of a composite panel, securing an accent adapter assembly to the existing light source to form the accent lighting system, and securing the accent lighting system in the aperture of the composite panel.

Abstract: Wayfinding apparatus for aircraft are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a wayfinding apparatus having a core composed of a light transmissive material. The core has a first surface defining a first face and a second surface defining a second face. The second face is oriented non-parallel relative to the first surface such that a second edge of the core is in a rearward direction relative to the first face. A transition is positioned between the first surface and the second surface. The transition is to optically couple the second edge and the first face.

Abstract: Wayfinding apparatus for aircraft are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a wayfinding apparatus having a core composed of a light transmissive material. The core has a first surface defining a first face and a second surface defining a second face. The second face is oriented non-parallel relative to the first surface such that a second edge of the core is in a rearward direction relative to the first face. A transition is positioned between the first surface and the second surface. The transition is to optically couple the second edge and the first face.

Abstract: An accent lighting system is configured to provide accented light onto a desired location. The accent lighting system includes an accent adapter assembly that is configured to securely couple to a light source. The accent adapter assembly includes an accenting plate that is configured to accent light that is emitted from the light source. A method of securing an accent lighting system within an internal cabin of a vehicle includes removing an existing light source from an aperture of a composite panel, securing an accent adapter assembly to the existing light source to form the accent lighting system, and securing the accent lighting system in the aperture of the composite panel.