Galgotias University Asked To Leave AI Summit After Chinese Robodog Row: Report

Galgotias University in Greater Noida has reportedly been asked to vacate the AI Impact Summit Expo after a controversy over a robot dog displayed at its stall.

According to HT, the issue began after a video went viral in which Professor Neha Singh introduced a robot dog named “Orion” and said it was developed by the university’s Centre of Excellence.

She also mentioned that the machine could be used for surveillance and monitoring across the campus.

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Soon after the video spread online, several viewers claimed that the robot dog was actually made by the Chinese company Unitree Robotics, and not developed by the university.

Sources said authorities viewed the incident as a “national embarrassment” and asked the university to vacate the summit venue.

However, Professor Neha Singh said the university has not received any official order. “Galgotias University is a very responsible institution,” she told HT.

In a statement, Galgotias University denied claims that it manufactured the robot dog. The university clarified that it never said it built the machine.

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It added that the robot was used as part of student learning and AI programming practice using globally available tools.

The university also said its goal is to help students gain practical skills in artificial intelligence and robotics. It expressed concern that negative publicity could affect students who are working hard to learn and innovate.

The robot dog in question is believed to be from Unitree Robotics, a China-based company known for making four-legged robots that can walk, climb stairs and perform different tasks. These robots are often compared to similar machines made by companies like Boston Dynamics