Optimizing the wiring sequence based on a Constraint Satisfaction Problem for robot-based manufacturing of solderless wrapped connections

The manufacturing of solderless wrapped connections in traceable and reproducible high quality requires an automated manufacturing process. However, one key challenge for robot-based wiring is the definition of wiring sequence, as the proximity of the array-oriented wrapposts exacerbates tool accessibility. In this research, we optimize the wiring sequence by treating it as a constraint satisfaction problem, whereby a solution is indispensable, even if the constraints are not fulfilled. Experiments on a pilot plant for robot-based manufacturing of wrapped connections show that the percentage of automatically wired connections can be significantly increased with the developed approach.