Galgotias University presented a Chinese robodog as its own at the AI summit, but netizens quickly tore down the claim
Galgotias University was asked to vacate the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi, a day after it showcased a Chinese-made robotic dog and allegedly presented it as its own innovation.
The move came after the university’s display triggered outrage online, with netizens accusing the institution of misrepresenting imported technology as indigenous AI development.
During the presentation, a university official highlighted the institution’s investment in AI infrastructure, claiming significant spending of Rs 350-crore to build an ecosystem for students.
The robodog display was part of this broader effort to demonstrate the university’s AI ambitions and technological capabilities. However, scrutiny quickly followed, with online users identifying the robot as a commercially available Chinese-made machine rather than an original product of the university.
Galgotias University is under fire for displaying a commercial Chinese robodog as part of its own development at the AI Summit. But this is nothing compared to the ‘procession’ that students of this University took out against the Opposition Party. Inspired by the BJP they… pic.twitter.com/0bexoMTImc
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Authorities then directed the university to vacate the summit venue, marking a dramatic fallout from what began as a routine technology showcase.
Galgotias University also issued a clarification later, stating that the robot was not developed by them.
“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 university said in a statement.
Despite the clarification, the controversy refused to die down, with social media users accusing the university of misleading viewers.
“Have some shame, in this video ur Professor is clearly saying that it’s developed by Galgotias University (sic),” one user wrote on X.
Another said: “Either you are illiterate yourself or you are trying pulloff a fraud. Your representative very clearly said that ORION has been developed at the centre of excellence at Galgotias university. Who are you trying to hoodwink with this statement? (sic).”
Some also raised concerns over showcasing a Chinese robot at an event focused on India’s AI progress.
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