Systems and methods for processing objects, including automated radial processing stations

A method of processing objects using a plurality of programmable motion devices, the method comprising:

• perceiving identifying indicia representative of an identity of a plurality of objects in a container on a circular input conveyor and directing the container toward a first input area, the first input area including a first input station accessible by a first programmable motion device of the plurality of programmable motion devices;
• acquiring a first object from the plurality of objects at the first input station using an end effector of the first programmable motion device;
• moving the first object from the first input station toward a first processing bin using the first programmable motion device, said first processing bin being associated with the identifying indicia and said first processing bin being provided as one of a first plurality of processing bins provided in a first plurality of generally semicircular rows facing toward the first input station, the first plurality of generally semicircular rows of processing bins increasing in radial distance from a stationary base of the first programmable motion device;
• directing the container toward a second input area using the circular input conveyor, the second input area including a second input station accessible by a second programmable motion device of the plurality of programmable motion devices;
• acquiring a second object from the plurality of objects at the second input station using an end effector of the second programmable motion device;
• moving the second object from the second input station toward a second processing bin using the second programmable motion device, said second processing bin being associated with the identifying indicia and said second processing bin being provided as one of a second plurality of processing bins provided in a second plurality of generally semicircular rows facing toward the second input station, the second plurality of generally semicircular rows of processing bins increasing in radial distance from a stationary base of the second programmable motion device;
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• directing the container to the circular conveyor.

A method of processing objects using a plurality of programmable motion devices, the method comprising:

• perceiving identifying indicia representative of an identity of a plurality of objects in a container on a circular input conveyor and directing the container toward a first input area, the first input area including a first input station accessible by a first programmable motion device of the plurality of programmable motion devices;
• acquiring a first object from the plurality of objects at the first input station using an end effector of the first programmable motion device;
• moving the first object from the first input station toward a first processing bin using the first programmable motion device, said first processing bin being associated with the identifying indicia and said first processing bin being provided as one of a first plurality of processing bins provided in a first plurality of arcuate rows that curve inward towards the first input area, the first plurality of arcuate rows of processing bins increasing in elevation from a stationary base of the first programmable motion device;
• directing the container toward a second input area using the circular input conveyor, the second input area including a second input station accessible by a second programmable motion device of the plurality of programmable motion devices;
• acquiring a second object from the plurality of objects at the second input station using an end effector of the second programmable motion device;
• moving the second object from the second input station toward a second processing bin using the second programmable motion device, said second processing bin being associated with the identifying indicia and said second processing bin being provided as one of a second plurality of processing bins provided in a second plurality of arcuate rows that curve inward towards the second input station, the second plurality of arcuate rows of processing bins increasing in elevation from a stationary base of the second programmable motion device;
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• directing the container to the circular conveyor.

A method of processing objects using a plurality of programmable motion devices, the method comprising:

• perceiving identifying indicia representative of an identity of a plurality of objects in a container on a circular input conveyor and directing the container toward a first input area, the first input area including a first input station accessible by a first programmable motion device of the plurality of programmable motion devices;
• acquiring a first object from the plurality of objects at the first input station using an end effector of the first programmable motion device;
• moving the first object from the first input station toward a first processing bin using the first programmable motion device, said first processing bin being associated with the identifying indicia and said first processing bin being provided as one of a first plurality of processing bins provided in a first plurality of generally semicircular rows facing toward the first input station, the first plurality of generally semicircular rows of processing bins increasing in radial distance from a stationary base of the first programmable motion device and each semicircular row of the first plurality of generally semicircular rows being provided at a different elevation;
• directing the container toward a second input area using the circular input conveyor, the second input area including a second input station accessible by a second programmable motion device of the plurality of programmable motion devices;
• acquiring a second object from the plurality of objects at the second input station using an end effector of the second programmable motion device;
• moving the second object from the second input station toward a second processing bin using the second programmable motion device, said second processing bin being associated with the identifying indicia and said second processing bin being provided as one of a second plurality of processing bins provided in a second plurality of generally semicircular rows facing toward the second input station, the second plurality of generally semicircular rows of processing bins increasing in radial distance from a stationary base of the second programmable motion device and each semicircular row of the second plurality of generally semicircular rows being provided at a different elevation;
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• directing the container to the circular conveyor.