Robotic package handling systems and methods

A robotic package handling system, comprising:

• an end effector assembly configured to transfer one or more packages from an input assembly to an output assembly, wherein the input assembly is configured to have a plurality of surfaces configured for transient storage of packages in an operational cache configuration;
• a first imaging device positioned and oriented to capture image information pertaining to the one or more packages;
• a first computing system operatively coupled to the end effector assembly and the first imaging device, and configured to receive the image information from the first imaging device and command movements of the end effector assembly based at least in part upon the image information;
• wherein the input assembly is operatively coupled to the first computing system and configured to be operated by the first computing system based at least in part upon the image information to mechanically process a plurality of incoming packages to provide a supply of packages to be transferred to the input assembly;
• and
• wherein the first computing system is configured to operate the end effector assembly to move a targeted package of the one or more packages from the input assembly based at least in part upon the image information, and release the targeted package to be at least transiently coupled with the output assembly with a position and orientation based at least in part upon the image information.