Abstract: An object processing system is disclosed that includes a mobile system for moving from a proximal base toward a plurality of objects to be processed, and a programmable motion device supported on the mobile unit at a proximal end of the programmable motion device, the programmable motion device including an end-effector at a distal end thereof, the end-effector including a first stationary portion that remains stationary with respect to the distal end of the programmable motion device, and a second movable portion that moves with respect to the first stationary portion, the second movable portion for contacting at least one object of the plurality of objects for urging the at least one object from the plurality of objects toward the mobile system.

Abstract: An object processing system is disclosed that includes a mobile unit for moving from a proximal location toward a plurality of objects in a trailer of a tractor trailer, the mobile unit including at least one conveyor section for transporting any objects on the at least one conveyor section out of the trailer, the at least one conveyor section including a leading edge at a front of the mobile unit as the mobile unit moves toward the plurality of objects in the trailer, and a kicker roller adjacent the leading edge of the at least one conveyor section, the kicker roller being positioned in front of the at least one conveyor section for urging the plurality of objects onto the at least one conveyor section.

Abstract: An object processing system is disclosed that includes a mobile system for moving from a proximal location toward a plurality of objects in a trailer of a tractor trailer, said mobile unit including at least one conveyor section for transporting any objects on the at least one conveyor section out of the trailer, the at least one conveyor section including a leading edge at a front of the mobile system as the mobile system moves toward the collection of objects in the trailer, and a pair of front wheel assemblies that each include a pair of wheels mounted on a frame that is pivotally attached to a chassis of the mobile system, wherein each wheel assembly includes a drive system that is also mounted on the frame such that the wheel assemblies are pivotable with respect to the chassis while being driven by the drive system.

Abstract: An object processing system is disclosed that includes a vertical structure extending in a vertical direction and at least one automated mobile carrier adapted for movement with respect to the vertical structure. The at least one automated mobile carrier includes a carrier base portion including at least two wheels for moving the automated mobile carrier in at least one direction that is generally orthogonal with respect to the vertical direction, a carrier upper portion for receiving at least one object thereon to be moved by the automated mobile carrier, and an elevation system for lifting the carrier upper portion of the automated mobile carrier with respect to the carrier base portion of the automated mobile carrier such that an engagement system of the carrier upper portion engages the vertical structure.

Abstract: An object processing system is disclosed that includes a object processing system including at least one automated mobile carrier including a carrier base portion including at least two wheels for moving the automated mobile carrier in at least one horizontal direction, a carrier upper portion that includes a payload receiving portion for receiving at least one object thereon to be moved by the automated mobile carrier, and an extension system for extending the payload receiving portion horizontally away from and toward a central region of the automated mobile carrier, and an elevation system for elevating the carrier upper portion including the payload receiving portion with respect to the carrier base portion independently of the extension system.

Abstract: An object processing system including at least one automated mobile shuttle is disclosed that includes a mobile chassis unit for moving the automated mobile shuttle in a first direction, a payload for supporting at least one object thereon, said payload including a plurality of tines, and a payload translation system for translating the payload toward a receiving surface in at least a second direction that is orthogonal with respect to the first direction, the payload translation system providing that the plurality of tines are adapted to engage recessed areas within the receiving surface.

Abstract: An object processing system is disclosed that includes an automated mobile shuttle including a mobile chassis for moving the automated mobile shuttle in a first direction, a payload for supporting at least one object thereon, the payload including a plurality of tines, and a payload translation system, and an automated mobile carrier movable in a second direction that is generally orthogonal with respect to the first direction, the automated mobile carrier including a receiving surface for receiving the plurality of tines of the payload, wherein the payload translation system of the automated mobile shuttle is for translating the payload toward the receiving surface of the automated mobile carrier, and the payload translation system provides that the plurality of tines are adapted to engage recessed areas within the receiving surface of the automated mobile carrier.