A special recruit was introduced at Hangzhou Railway Court in east China’s Zhejiang Province on Tuesday. "G" is a robot built to work for judges and court staff. /CFP Photo

G is one meter tall and designed to carry documents and packages around the building. When G receives a command from a court official's phone, it begins planning the best route to collect and deliver the goods. /CFP Photo

According to its makers, the robot can move quickly and assess its environment to avoid obstacles. When using the elevator, it can judge how many people are inside and opt to take another one if it is full. /CFP Photo

The robot was made by Cainiao Network Technology, a subsidiary of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba. /CFP Photo