ENGINEERING VALIDATION • DATA CAPTURE • NOT YET PHYSICALLY VALIDATED
Physical Validation Record
A structured test-record framework for turning the engineering demonstrator into measurable evidence. No physical performance result is implied until a real prototype is tested and the measurements are entered.
What every trial records
Input state
Line class, material, length, diameter, starting configuration, crossings, loops, visible endpoints and initial tension class.
Action
Action ID, handling module, target segment, intended geometry change, commanded motion and force/tension envelope.
Verification
Observed geometry change, endpoint consistency, crossing/loop change, tension response, sensor confidence and pass/fail.
Recovery
If an action fails: failure mode, last verified state, rollback performed, alternate action and final outcome.
Core test matrix
| Test ID | Scenario | Primary measure | Required evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| V-01 | Single crossing | Successful separation | Before/after geometry + action log |
| V-02 | Single loop | Loop removal without new crossing | Geometry + tension response |
| V-03 | Multiple crossings | Recovery completion rate | Full state sequence |
| V-04 | Failed grasp | Safe detection and recovery | Failure + rollback record |
| V-05 | Sensor disagreement | Unsafe action prevented | Confidence values + decision log |
| V-06 | Actuator stall | Safe stop / retreat | Fault timestamp + motor data |
| V-07 | Interrupted action | Return to verified state | State IDs before/after |
| V-08 | Organization output | Successful transfer to straightening/coiling path | Output condition + cycle time |
Suggested measured metrics
Recovery success rate
successful_trials / valid_trials
Action recovery rate
Percentage of failed actions that return to a verified state without manual intervention.
False verification rate
Cases where the controller commits an action that later proves incorrect.
Cycle time
Time from initial observation to verified organized output.
Intervention rate
Number of operator interventions per trial.
Material coverage
Separate results by cable, cord, rope, strap and selected hose classes rather than combining them.
Trial record schema
Each physical run should receive a unique run_id and capture: timestamp, operator, material ID, dimensions, starting state, state graph ID, action sequence, sensor confidence, commanded motion, measured tension/force, verification result, fault code, rollback state, alternate action, intervention and final outcome.
Evidence rule
Simulation results, generated visuals and architectural descriptions are development evidence—not physical validation. A buyer-facing performance claim should only be added after repeatable physical tests, recorded measurements and an engineering review.
Relationship to the IP investigation
Validation should test the combined mechanism under investigation—not merely generic cable untangling. In particular, trials should determine whether the combination of constrained recovery space, distributed handling, line-state representation, slack-first action selection, physical-response verification and verified-state rollback produces a measurable technical effect.
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