METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND SYSTEMS FOR DYNAMICALLY RETRIEVING OBJECTS

1 . A retrieval apparatus comprising:

at least one moveable arm configured to engage a surface of at least one of a plurality of objects disposed on shelves;

at least one sensor configured to obtain sensor data;

a memory that stores computer-executable instructions; and

at least one processor in electronic communication with the at least one moveable arm and the at least one sensor, wherein the at least one processor is configured to execute the computer-executable instructions to:

in response to determining that the stored operational data is insufficient for retrieval operations when the stored operational data is associated with a timestamp that is prior to at least one of a time stamp associated with the sensor data and a threshold time period, modify the operational data based at least in part on the sensor data.

2 . The retrieval apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to, in response to receiving a retrieval request, cause the at least one moveable arm to engage a surface of at least one of the plurality of objects based at least in part on the modified operational data.

3 . The retrieval apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the retrieval apparatus comprises a receiving frame, and wherein the at least one moveable arm is configured to retrieve at least one of the plurality of objects and place it on the receiving frame.

4 . The retrieval apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sensor data describes at least a first gap between at least two of the plurality of objects in a first direction, and at least a second gap between the at least two of the plurality of objects in a second direction that is parallel to the first direction.

5 . The retrieval apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises one or more light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors, radio detection and ranging (RADAR) sensors, infrared (IR) cameras, 3D cameras, 360° cameras, photoelectric sensors or proximity sensors.

6 . The retrieval apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor is attached to at least a surface of the at least one moveable arm.

7 . The retrieval apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises at least one location sensor.

8 . The retrieval apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a retrieval request comprises the operational data, and wherein the retrieval request is provided by a computing entity in electronic communication with the retrieval apparatus.

9 . The retrieval apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the operational data comprises object location information and object characteristics associated with the plurality of objects disposed on the shelves.

10 . The retrieval apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the at least one processor is further configured to determine whether the operational data is sufficient for facilitating the retrieval operations, and transmit an indication requesting additional operational data in an instance in which the operational data is deemed insufficient for facilitating the retrieval operations.

11 . The retrieval apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to transmit at least a portion of the sensor data to a computing entity.

12 . A method for dynamically retrieving a plurality of objects by a retrieval apparatus, the retrieval apparatus comprising at least one moveable arm, at least one sensor, a memory having computer-executable instructions, and at least one processor configured to execute the computer-executable instructions to control operations for dynamically retrieving the plurality of objects by the retrieval apparatus, the method comprising:

obtaining, by the at least one sensor, sensor data;

determining, by the at least one processor, that the stored operational data is insufficient for retrieval operations when the stored operational data is associated with a timestamp that is prior to at least one of a time stamp associated with the sensor data and a threshold time period;

modifying, by the at least one processor, the operational data based at least in part on the sensor data; and

in response to receiving a retrieval request, causing, by the at least one processor, the at least one moveable arm to engage a surface of the at least one of the plurality of objects disposed on shelves based at least in part on the modified operational data.

13 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the sensor data describes at least a first gap between at least two of the plurality of objects in a first direction, and at least a second gap between the at least two of the plurality of objects in a second direction that is parallel to the first direction.

14 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises one or more light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors, radio detection and ranging (RADAR) sensors, infrared (IR) cameras, 3D cameras, 360° cameras, photoelectric sensors or proximity sensors.

15 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the at least one sensor is attached to at least a surface of the at least one moveable arm.

16 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises at least one location sensor.

17 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the retrieval request comprises the operational data, and wherein the retrieval request is provided by a computing entity in electronic communication with the retrieval apparatus.

18 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the operational data comprises object location information and object characteristics associated with the plurality of objects.

19 . The method of claim 12 , further comprising:

determining, by the at least one processor, whether the operational data is sufficient for facilitating the retrieval operations; and

transmitting, by the at least one processor, an indication requesting additional operational data in an instance in which the operational data is deemed insufficient for facilitating the retrieval operations.

20 . The method of claim 12 , further comprising:

transmitting, by the at least one processor, at least a portion of the sensor data to a computing entity.