An automated fastener insert installation system for composite panels, comprising: a panel handling module configured to receive and secure a composite panel with respect to an origin of a first coordinate system, the composite panel having opposed major surfaces (75A, 75B) and defining an insert-receiving orifice extending through one of the major surfaces (75A, 75B), the composite panel being secured such that one of the major surfaces (75A, 75B) is externally accessible; a fastener insert assembly module configured to engage each of a plurality of fastener inserts with an installation aide; and a fastener insert installation module configured to determine a configuration or a size of the insert-receiving orifice defined by the composite panel received by the handling module, to select a corresponding one of the fastener inserts engaged with the installation aide from the fastener insert assembly module in response to the determined configuration or size of the insert-receiving orifice, to insert the selected fastener insert into the insert-receiving orifice, and to dispense an adhesive material through the installation aide and into the insert-receiving orifice about selected fastener insert such that the adhesive material secures the selected fastener insert within the insert-receiving orifice, and an adhesive material preparation module configured to mix and actuate the adhesive material in an adhesive material kit, the fastener insert installation module being configured to receive the adhesive material kit from the adhesive material preparation module, to dispense the actuated adhesive material from the adhesive material kit, the adhesive material preparation module or the fastener insert installation module being configured to limit dispensation of the actuated adhesive material from the adhesive material kit to within a predetermined working time, and the adhesive material preparation module is configured to prepare a subsequent adhesive material kit for mixing and actuation of the adhesive material therein prior to expiration of the working time of the actuated adhesive material in a previous adhesive material kit received by the fastener insert installation module. a fastener insert assembly module configured to engage each of a plurality of fastener inserts with an installation aide; and a fastener insert installation module configured to determine a configuration or a size of the insert-receiving orifice defined by the composite panel received by the handling module, to select a corresponding one of the fastener inserts engaged with the installation aide from the fastener insert assembly module in response to the determined configuration or size of the insert-receiving orifice, to insert the selected fastener insert into the insert-receiving orifice, and to dispense an adhesive material through the installation aide and into the insert-receiving orifice about selected fastener insert such that the adhesive material secures the selected fastener insert within the insert-receiving orifice, and an adhesive material preparation module configured to mix and actuate the adhesive material in an adhesive material kit, the fastener insert installation module being configured to receive the adhesive material kit from the adhesive material preparation module, to dispense the actuated adhesive material from the adhesive material kit, the adhesive material preparation module or the fastener insert installation module being configured to limit dispensation of the actuated adhesive material from the adhesive material kit to within a predetermined working time, and the adhesive material preparation module is configured to prepare a subsequent adhesive material kit for mixing and actuation of the adhesive material therein prior to expiration of the working time of the actuated adhesive material in a previous adhesive material kit received by the fastener insert installation module.