Systems and methods for processing objects including semi-autonomous stations and automated output processing

A method for providing semi-autonomous processing of objects, said method comprising:

• moving an object of a plurality of objects on an input conveyance system to a presentation area;
• lifting the object in the presentation area to a perception area that includes a plurality of perception units, the perception area being above the presentation area;
• triggering at least one of the plurality of perception units to capture perception data regarding the object in the perception area;
• providing the captured perception data to a control system;
• providing an indication on a selected transport system of a plurality of transport systems responsive to the perception data;
• receiving the object in the selected transport system;
• and
• moving the object in at least a linear direction toward a selected destination location of a plurality of destination locations.

A semi-autonomous processing system for processing objects, said semi-autonomous processing system comprising:

• an input conveyance system for moving an object of a plurality of objects to a presentation area;
• a triggering system that detects motion of the object within the presentation area and identifies whether the object is being lifted from the presentation area into a perception area above the presentation area;
• and
• a plurality of perception units that are directed toward the perception area, at least one of the plurality of perception units providing perception data regarding the motion of the object responsive to the triggering system identifying that the object is being lifted from the presentation area into the perception area;
• and
• a processing system including at least two transport systems, one of which is selected to receive the object from an operator and move the object in one of a plurality of directions responsive to the perception data provided by the at least one of the plurality of perception units.