Chinese Robodog Controversy: Galgotias University Forced to Remove AI Summit Stall

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CNBC Awaaz•19-02-2026, 07:17
Chinese Robodog Controversy: Galgotias University Forced to Remove AI Summit Stall
- •Galgotias University's stall at the India AI Impact Summit Expo was removed due to a Chinese-made robotic dog.
- •The robodog, named Orion, sparked social media debate, with users alleging it was presented as Indian technology.
- •The university clarified it purchased the robot from Chinese company Unitree for educational and research purposes, not claiming manufacturing.
- •A professor's statement to Doordarshan claiming the robot was developed at the university intensified the controversy.
- •Galgotias University stated the robodog serves as a "mobile classroom" for students to learn and experiment with AI skills.
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