Devices, systems, and methods for article retrieval

A method for article retrieval, the method comprising:

• receiving sensor data generated by a sensing device coupled with a pair of loading arms;
• deploying at least one engagement structure from the pair of loading arms in an instance in which the sensor data generated by the sensing device indicates that the sensing device is unimpeded, wherein the at least one engagement structure is movably attached to the pair of loading arms and is configured to move between a stored position and a deployed position;
• and
• in response to the sensor data generated by the sensing device indicating that the sensing device is impeded when the pair of loading arms are in a first position:
• (i) causing the pair of loading arms to extend from the first position to a second position that is greater than the first position;
• (ii) in response to the sensor data generated by the sensing device indicating that the sensing device is unimpeded when the pair of loading arms are in a second position, deploying the at least one engagement structure from the pair of loading arms;
• and
• (iii) in response to the sensor data generated by the sensing device indicating that the sensing device is impeded when the pair of loading arms are in the second position, generating an alert notification.