NEW DELHI: Galgotias University on Wednesday apologised after a controversy erupted over the display of a Chinese-made robotic dog at its stall during the AI Impact Summit expo at Bharat Mandapam. In the statement however, the university blamed the woman professor for the fiasco. The university issued a press statement after it was asked to vacate its pavilion at the summit. In the statement, it expressed regret over the confusion and said it arose because Professor Neha Singh, who was managing the stall, was unaware of the product’s technical origins.“We at Galgotias University, wish to apologise profusely for the confusion created at the recent AI Summit. One of our representatives, manning the pavilion, was ill-informed. She was not aware of the technical origins of the product and in her enthusiasm of being on camera, gave factually incorrect information even though she was not authorised to speak to the press… Understanding the organisers sentiment we have vacated the premises.”The robotic dog, showcased as “Orion”, was identified by observers as the Unitree Go2, a commercially available quadruped robot manufactured by Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics. The incident triggered criticism, as the summit was aimed at highlighting domestic innovation in artificial intelligence.The controversy began after the robotic dog displayed at the university’s booth was recognised as the Unitree Go2, which is available commercially in India for around Rs 2–3 lakh. Critics alleged that the robot was presented as an in-house innovation, raising concerns about the showcasing of imported technology at a national AI event.Government sources earlier said Galgotias University was asked to vacate its stall following the row. Power supply to the pavilion was also reportedly cut off after the university was directed to leave the expo.The AI Impact Summit 2026, inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is a flagship event focused on promoting India’s advancements and capabilities in artificial intelligence.
