Galgotias University Clarifies Robodog Ownership Dispute
Galgotias University on Tuesday clarified that the robodog shown in a viral video at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 was acquired from Chinese manufacturer Unitree and not built by the university. The video featured a professor, identified as Neha Singh, claiming the robot 'Orion' was developed at the Centre of Excellence; the university said the device is used for student teaching amid its stated ₹350 crore AI investments. Netizens criticized the apparent misattribution, prompting reputational backlash.
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Official university clarification gives credible, timely update; limited novelty and shallow reporting reduce broader technical significance.
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Sources
- Read OriginalIndian or Chinese AI robodog? Galgotias University issues clarification on viral video, netizens say, ‘Have some shame’livemint.com
- Read OriginalIndia tells university to leave AI summit after presenting Chinese robot as its ownitnews.com.au
