Abstract: An apparatus that includes a clamp configured to secure one or more containers, a conveyor, a housing, a mechanism configured to raise or lower the clamp and the container(s), and a connector is disclosed. The conveyor or other object or structure has a planar surface configured to cover the container(s). The housing encloses the clamp and is configured to house and/or mechanically support the conveyor or other object or structure. The mechanism is configured to raise or lower the clamp and the container(s) relative to the conveyor or other object or structure. The connector is configured to connect or couple the apparatus to a robotic arm. Methods of making and using the apparatus are also disclosed.