Galgotias University Apologizes for Chinese Robodog Fiasco, Blames Unauthorized Rep

• Galgotias University apologized for the controversy surrounding a Chinese robotic dog displayed at the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
• The university stated an unauthorized representative provided factually incorrect information to the media about the robot's origin.
• The controversy arose when a Unitree Go2 robodog was allegedly presented as 'Orion,' an indigenously developed product by the university.
• Galgotias clarified it never claimed to have built the device, which was procured from a Chinese company for academic use as a learning tool.
• Following the row, the university's stall was asked to vacate the summit, and the IT Secretary warned exhibitors against misrepresenting products.