Systems and methods for automated storage and retrieval of objects

A method of storing and delivering objects, comprising:

• receiving a request to deliver an object to a dispensing window;
• identifying a storage tower from among a plurality of storage towers in which the object is being stored;
• positioning the storage tower proximate to the dispensing window via a transport platform, the storage tower including a plurality of sections and a plurality of shelf mounts arranged vertically in each section to receive a plurality of trays supporting objects, the transport platform supporting the plurality of storage towers, at least two of the sections differ in width or depth;
• rotating the storage tower until the one of the plurality of sections storing the object is accessible by a crane;
• and
• operating the crane to engage one of the plurality of trays supporting the object and deliver the object to the dispensing window.

A method of storing objects, comprising:

• receiving a request to store an object deposited on a tray at a dispensing window;
• identifying a height and a width of the object using a dimensional scanner;
• locating an empty volume in a section of a storage tower from among a plurality of storage towers that is capable of accommodating the width and the height of the object, the storage tower including a plurality of sections and a plurality of shelf mounts arranged vertically in each of the plurality of sections to receive a plurality of trays supporting objects, at least two of the plurality of sections differ in width or depth;
• positioning and rotating the storage tower to position the empty volume proximate to a crane via a transport platform supporting the plurality of storage towers;
• transporting, via the crane, the tray supporting the object onto shelf mounts in the storage tower to insert the object into the empty volume.