Robot dog: Galgotias University faces backlash for claiming Chinese product as own at India AI summit
Galgotias University officials in India sparked controversy at the AI summit by claiming their robot dog, "Orion," was their own invention. The university later denied this claim and described the backlash as a "propaganda campaign." Neha Singh, a professor from the university, initially claimed the robot was developed at their Centre of Excellence, but later clarified that her statement had been misunderstood. Social media users accused the university of dishonesty, leading to the university being asked to vacate its stall at the summit and electricity supply being cut off. The incident has been seen as an embarrassment for the organizers, who are hoping to position India as a global AI hub.
18 FEB 2026
· THIS STORY — 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.
— 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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