Indian Professor's Claim on Chinese Robot Dog Sparks Controversy

5 UPDATES · 1 DAY · 18 FEB 2026 — 18 FEB 2026

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Latest · 18 Feb 2026

Galgotias University is facing criticism for presenting a commercially available Chinese robot as its own invention at India's AI summit.

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This event covers the incident where Galgotias University was asked to vacate its stall at the AI Summit Expo due to online backlash over a displayed robodog, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments. It excludes other actions or statements by Galgotias University, Rahul Gandhi, or the government unless they are direct developments of this specific occurrence.

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STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Galgotias University asked to vacate AI Summit Expo immediately: Sources

The Dawn

Indian professor's false claim about a Chinese-made robot dog sparked outrage and criticism from the Indian opposition party.

BBC

Galgotias University's claims of developing a robot dog, "Orion," were disputed and led to backlash, including the removal of their stall and electricity cut-off at an AI summit.

Al Jazeera

An Indian university professor falsely claimed ownership of a Chinese-made robot dog, sparking criticism and an apology from the institution.

LATEST UPDATE — The Dawn

Galgotias University is facing criticism for presenting a commercially available Chinese robot as its own invention at India's AI summit.

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