Galgotias University Robodog Row: Professor Neha Singh Blamed for Fiasco

• Professor Neha Singh, Head of Communications at Galgotias University, is at the center of a controversy involving a Chinese-made robodog displayed at the India AI Impact Summit.
• Singh introduced the robodog, named "Orion," claiming it was developed by Galgotias University's Centre of Excellence, leading to widespread social media attention.
• The claim was debunked by social media users who identified the robodog as a commercially available product from Chinese company Unitree, priced around $1,600.
• Following the backlash, Galgotias University was asked to vacate its pavilion at the expo, and the Ministry of Electronics and IT emphasized showcasing only genuine work.
• While Singh took accountability, stating she may not have expressed herself clearly, Galgotias University blamed her, calling her "ill-informed" and unauthorized to speak to the media.