Applescript/Automator iPad restore?

I work for the educational technology department at a college, and we've begun issuing iPads to our faculty. I'm looking for an easy way to to restore the iPad through an applescript or automator workflow (preferrably that can be kicked off by simply plugging the iPad in). Can anyone help with this?
Thanks!

It would be really great if people took the time to come back to posts they made and reported what the solution was, if there were any.
@slacksam you took the time to create a great post, can you take a moment to document what your resolution was? Others are having the exact same issue (as verified by your excellent post and diagnosis), please help us out!

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