Galgotias University asked to vacate AI Impact Summit Expo stall over Chinese ‘robotic dog’ row
According to reports, the row erupted after the university displayed a robotic dog named “Orion” at the expo, presenting it as part of its artificial intelligence and robotics initiatives. However, critics on social media alleged that the device was actually a China-made Unitree Go2 and not an in-house innovation. Amid mounting online backlash and accusations of misrepresenting imported technology as its own, the university was directed to vacate its stall. Amid the escalating row, Galgotias University issued an official clarification, expressing concern over what it described as a “propaganda campaign” against the institution. “Let us be clear — Galgotias has not built this robodog,neither have we claimed. But what we are building are minds that will soon design, engineer, and manufacture such technologies right here in Bharat,” the statement said. The university added that its vision is focused on student learning and innovation, and that it provides access to modern technologie...