A pick-up and delivery system comprising: a delivery assembly comprising: an insertion device moveable between a first position and a second position, the insertion device comprising: an insertion member having an end; and a release assistance piston arranged inside the insertion member, the release assistance piston being moveable between an extended position and a retracted position; and a pick-up assembly comprising: a robotic arm for translation and rotation with respect to the delivery assembly; a tubular pick-up device rotatably mounted on the robotic arm; and a vacuum pressure supply port operably connected to the tubular pick-up device, wherein the release assistance piston has a proximal end and a distal end; and wherein the proximal end of the release assistance piston is substantially flush with the end of the insertion member when the release assistance piston is in the extended position. a delivery assembly comprising: an insertion device moveable between a first position and a second position, the insertion device comprising: an insertion member having an end; and a release assistance piston arranged inside the insertion member, the release assistance piston being moveable between an extended position and a retracted position; and a pick-up assembly comprising: a robotic arm for translation and rotation with respect to the delivery assembly; a tubular pick-up device rotatably mounted on the robotic arm; and a vacuum pressure supply port operably connected to the tubular pick-up device, wherein the release assistance piston has a proximal end and a distal end; and wherein the proximal end of the release assistance piston is substantially flush with the end of the insertion member when the release assistance piston is in the extended position. an insertion device moveable between a first position and a second position, the insertion device comprising: an insertion member having an end; and a release assistance piston arranged inside the insertion member, the release assistance piston being moveable between an extended position and a retracted position; and a pick-up assembly comprising: a robotic arm for translation and rotation with respect to the delivery assembly; a tubular pick-up device rotatably mounted on the robotic arm; and a vacuum pressure supply port operably connected to the tubular pick-up device, wherein the release assistance piston has a proximal end and a distal end; and wherein the proximal end of the release assistance piston is substantially flush with the end of the insertion member when the release assistance piston is in the extended position. an insertion member having an end; and a release assistance piston arranged inside the insertion member, the release assistance piston being moveable between an extended position and a retracted position; and a pick-up assembly comprising: a robotic arm for translation and rotation with respect to the delivery assembly; a tubular pick-up device rotatably mounted on the robotic arm; and a vacuum pressure supply port operably connected to the tubular pick-up device, wherein the release assistance piston has a proximal end and a distal end; and wherein the proximal end of the release assistance piston is substantially flush with the end of the insertion member when the release assistance piston is in the extended position. a robotic arm for translation and rotation with respect to the delivery assembly; a tubular pick-up device rotatably mounted on the robotic arm; and a vacuum pressure supply port operably connected to the tubular pick-up device, wherein the release assistance piston has a proximal end and a distal end; and wherein the proximal end of the release assistance piston is substantially flush with the end of the insertion member when the release assistance piston is in the extended position.