Amidst the serious discussions, exchange of pleasantries, future tie-ups and collaborations, the introduction of two humanoid robots — X-Man and Jeevan — electrified the expo.  From VIPS to little children all were drawn to robots at the venue. Delegates lined up to click selfies with them, children excitedly chased them, and social media buzzed with videos even before the inaugural sessions concluded.

Walking with near-human precision, the robots glided through the venue, mingling with visitors and instantly becoming the star attraction.

A technician walked beside them, controlling the movements with a specialised remote. The robots, manufactured in China, were specially flown in from Mumbai for the summit — and they delivered on their promise of futuristic spectacle.

“It's like watching the future walk among us,” remarked one visitor, capturing the sentiment of the crowd.

The sprawling expo zone at the Bharat Future Summit turned into a bustling innovation corridor on Saturday as VIPs, global delegates, students and tech enthusiasts made a beeline to explore stalls set up by government departments, private firms and futuristic institutions.

From Musi Riverfront Development Corporation and Telangana Police to HYDRAA, HMDA, NAREDCO, CREDAI, MEIL, X Battery, Amgen, Skyroot, Education Department, Indira Mahila Shakti, Sports Authority of Telangana and more — the pavilion became a live showcase of the state’s ambitious Telangana Rising vision. But it wasn’t just the scale of participation that drew crowds. Two show-stopping attractions turned into the absolute cynosure of the summit.