Abstract: A robotic system and method of rapid deployment is provided. The robotic system may include a control system, and a transfer unit cell in communication with the control system for facilitating transfer of objects from a source to a destination. The transfer unit cell may translate between a deployed configuration configured to receive and interact with objects, a retracted configuration where the transfer unit cell is retracted into itself, and a transport configuration for moving the transfer unit cell via a transport unit. The transfer unit cell may include a cell base plate, a robotic arm mount for supporting a robot, a conveyor system for receiving or providing at least one target object, a sensor mount for receiving a sensor system, and a unit enclosure mounted to the cell base plate of the transfer unit cell to facilitate transport of the transfer unit cell and translation between positions.

Abstract: Robotic systems with variable gripping mechanisms, and related systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the robotic system includes a robotic arm and an object-gripping assembly coupled to the robotic arm. The object-gripping assembly can include a main body coupled to the robotic arm through an external connector on an upper surface of the main body and a vacuum operated gripping component coupled to a lower surface of the main body. The object-gripping assembly can also include a variable-width gripping component coupled to the main body. The variable-width gripping component is movable between a fully folded state, a plurality of extended states, and a clamping state to grip a variety of target objects of varying shapes, sizes, weights, and orientations.

Abstract: A multi-purpose labeling system can include a conveyor, a visual analysis module, and a labeling assembly. The conveyor can move an object in a first direction. The visual analysis module can include an optical sensor directed toward the conveyor to generate image data depicting the object. The labeling assembly can be spaced from the conveyor in a second direction and include a printer, a labeling module, and an alignment assembly. The printer can print a label based on the image data, and the labeling module can have a labeling plate for receiving the label. The alignment assembly can include a lateral-motion module, a vertical-motion module, and a rotary module for moving the labeling module along or about the first, the second, and a third direction, and can place the labeling plate adjacent to an object surface.