As China’s one-day shopping frenzy approaches, over 200 “minions” have been assigned the responsibility of sorting parcels in Fuyang City, east China’s Anhui Province. / VCG Photo

These small-size yellow robots can automatically scan QR codes, identify and deliver parcels to the designated delivery port. / VCG Photo

To improve efficiency and prevent rough handling, these robots are programmed to give way to those "peers" who are responsible for transport when they have no parcel in their trays. / VCG Photo

The robots are capable of carrying out 75 percent of the daily sorting tasks; more than 10,000 items can be sorted in an hour. / VCG Photo