Abstract: Described in detail herein is an autonomous object storage and retrieval system. A tray can support one or more physical objects. One or more adjustable members coupled to the tray can transition from a first state to a second state based on the one or more physical objects disposed on the tray. The one or more adjustable members stabilize the one or more physical objects when the one or more adjustable members are in the second state. A transport apparatus can transport the tray with the physical object. The one or more adjustable members are in the second state as the transport apparatus transports the tray between the at least one of the plurality of shelves and the receptacle.

Abstract: Described in detail herein is an autonomous object storage and retrieval tower. An end effector is coupled to a robotic crane that is configured to traverse a shaft disposed within the tower. The end effector is connectable to a first sensing mechanism configured to identify an event in the tower that is associated with one or more physical objects stored in the tower and/or a second cleaning mechanism configured to resolve an event in the tower that is associated with the one or more physical objects.