Galgotias University is currently facing significant backlash after presenting a Chinese-made robotic dog, renamed "Orion," as an in-house innovation at the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
Galgotias University Asked to leave the AI Impact Summit 2026 after the Chinese Robo dog Controversy
The Incident:-
During the summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, a university representative, Professor Neha Singh, claimed on camera that the robot was developed by the university's Centre of Excellence
Identification:-
Observers and social media users quickly identified the device as the Unitree Go2, a commercially available quadruped robot manufactured by the Chinese firm Unitree Robotics
University's Response:-
Following the viral backlash, Galgotias University issued a clarification stating they never intended to claim they "built" the robot. They maintained it was purchased from Unitree as a learning tool for students to provide exposure to global technology
Consequences:-
The university wa...
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