Robotic labeling system and method of labeling packages

A robotic labeling system comprising:

• a package locating system for locating a package at a labeling station;
• a package identification system having a scanning device configured to scan an identification tag on the package to identify the package to determine an orientation of the package in the labeling station from a plurality of possible orientations;
• and
• a label application system including a label printer and a label applicator, the label printer printing at least one label for the package based on an identity of the package determined by the scanning device, the label applicator operated to apply the at least one label to the package based on the orientation of the package determined by the scanning device, the label application system having a label verification scanning device configured to scan the at least one label applied to the package to verify proper application of the at least one label prior to moving the package out of the labeling station.

A method of labeling a package comprising:

• locating the package in a labeling station;
• scanning an identification tag on the package using a scanning device to identify the package and identify an orientation of the package in the labeling system from a plurality of possible orientations;
• printing a label for the package at a label printer, the printed label being based on an identity of the package determined by the scanning device;
• applying the label using a label applicator based on the orientation of the package in the labeling station;
• and
• scanning the label applied to the package using a label verification scanning device to verify proper application of the label prior to moving the package out of the labeling station.