Galgotias University Vacates AI Expo Over Chinese Robodog Controversy

• Galgotias University staff vacated their pavilion at the India AI Expo 2026 after a robodog displayed was found to be Chinese-made, despite claims of university development.
• Government sources confirmed the university was asked to leave the expo, with power to their pavilion reportedly cut.
• MeitY Secretary S Krishnan emphasized the expo's purpose for innovation, not misinformation, stating plagiarism cannot be encouraged.
• Galgotias University clarified it never claimed to develop the robodog, stating it was purchased from Unitree for academic use and to inspire students.
• A university professor, Neha Singh, took accountability for miscommunication, clarifying the robodog was for student inspiration, not an indigenous creation.