Forced air package redirection systems for improved fill rates

A sortation system comprising:

• a diverter configured to guide packages into a container;
• a first air delivery device configured to direct air at the package;
• a sensor configured to image the container;
• and
• a controller configured to:
• determine, using the sensor, a position for a first package to be positioned in the container;
• determine the first package is adjacent to the first air delivery device;
• and
• cause the first air delivery device to be actuated, such that the air is directed at the first package;
• wherein the air impacts the first package and causes the first package to change a direction or trajectory of movement of the first package.

A system comprising:

• a diverter configured to guide packages into a container;
• a first air delivery device configured to direct air at the package;
• a sensor configured to image the container;
• and
• a controller configured to:
• determine, using the sensor, a position for a first package to be positioned in the container, wherein the position is at least one of:
• a front side of the container, a rear side of the container, a left side of the container, or a right side of the container;
• determine the first package is adjacent to the first air delivery device;
• cause the first air delivery device to be actuated, such that the air is directed at the first package;
• wherein the air impacts the first package and causes the first package to change a direction or trajectory of movement of the first package.