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Chinese Robodog Failure Highlights Galgotias’ Large AI Summit Booth: ‘Bigger Than 4 IITs’ — How Much Did It Cost? | India News

Chinese Robodog Failure Highlights Galgotias’ Large AI Summit Booth: ‘Bigger Than 4 IITs’ — How Much Did It Cost? | India News

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Last Updated:February 21, 2026, 15:04 IST The exhibition space at Bharat Mandapam was reportedly leased on a first-come, first-served basis. Galgotias University was allotted 155 square metres in Hall 6. When visitors walked into Hall 6 at Bharat Mandapam during the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, one pavilion stood out for its sheer size. Galgotias University, a private institution based in Noida, had a 155-square-metre booth, quite larger than the combined space allotted to several Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The development drew attention online, especially after the university was embroiled in the robodog controversy at the same event. What Happened With The Robodog Galgotias University faced backlash after a robotic dog displayed at its stall was presented as an in-house innovation developed by its Centre of Excellence. The robot was later identified as the Unitree Go2, a commercially available quadruped developed by China-based Unitree Robotics. The product is sold globally and is not an original invention. The claim triggered criticism and raised concerns about due diligence at a government-backed event. Following the …

Congress leader Pawan Khera slams Centre over Galgotias robodog row at AI Summit

Congress leader Pawan Khera slams Centre over Galgotias robodog row at AI Summit

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Congress leader Pawan Khera on Wednesday attacked the government over Galgotias University`s “robodog” controversy at the AI Impact Summit, saying the event was supposed to be a platform for innovation and exchange of ideas but “BJP reduced it to a cheap China Bazaar”. In a post on X, Khera also slammed Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, saying that he has proved that in India AI means “Ashwini is Incompetent.” “`@AshwiniVaishnaw has proved that in India AI means “Ashwini is Incompetent.` As for the `Pradhan (Tamasha) Mantri` – every event is a Jhappi-Pappi Fest. This was supposed to be an AI Summit – a platform for innovation and exchange of ideas. BJP reduced it to a cheap China Bazaar,” he said. He also attached a video in which he slammed the government. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary S Krishnan said on Wednesday that they want genuine and actual work to be reflected in the way that people exhibit in expos such as AI Summit 2026 and a code should be …

Who Is Neha Singh? Galgotias Professor Goes ‘Open To Work’ On LinkedIn After AI Summit Robodog Mess | India News

Who Is Neha Singh? Galgotias Professor Goes ‘Open To Work’ On LinkedIn After AI Summit Robodog Mess | India News

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Last Updated:February 19, 2026, 09:45 IST The move comes days after her university faced backlash over claims linked to the Chinese robotic dog displayed at the summit. Neha Singh’s LinkedIn bio highlighted her focus on communication skills. (Photo Credit: X) Noida-based Galgotias University exited the India AI Impact Summit following a controversy over presenting a Chinese robodog as its own. Professor Neha Singh, the main person at the centre of the debate, has updated her LinkedIn profile to “Open to Work.” Galgotias University Professor Changes LinkedIn Status Neha’s LinkedIn bio highlighted her focus on communication skills. “I have always believed that communication is more than just a skill — it is a force that shapes identity, builds confidence, and opens doors. With a natural flair for language, articulation, and stage presence, I have spent years helping individuals unlock their voice and express themselves with clarity and impact,” she wrote. “What sets me apart is not just my command of language, but the ability to connect, inspire, and elevate others through it. I enjoy working with …

Galgotias University Apologises Over Robodog Row, Says Representative Was ‘Ill-Informed’ | India News

Galgotias University Apologises Over Robodog Row, Says Representative Was ‘Ill-Informed’ | India News

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Last Updated:February 18, 2026, 19:44 IST The university said that the representative was “ill-informed” and unaware of the technical origins of the product being showcased. Professor Neha Singh of Galgotias University. (PTI) Galgotias University AI Summit Row: Galgotias University on Wednesday issued an apology over the controversy on the display of a Chinese robotic dog at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, saying that a representative provided “factually incorrect information” in haste during the event. In a statement, the university said that the confusion arose after one of the representatives, who was manning the pavilion, spoke to the media without being authorised. It further said that the individual was “ill-informed” and unaware of the technical origins of the product being showcased, and in the enthusiasm of being on camera, the representative gave factually incorrect information. “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 …

‘Exhibitors Must Not Display Items That Are Not Theirs’: Govt Official Amid Galgotias Robodog Row | India News

‘Exhibitors Must Not Display Items That Are Not Theirs’: Govt Official Amid Galgotias Robodog Row | India News

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Last Updated:February 18, 2026, 17:23 IST The Centre’s warning came after Galgotias University faced criticism for displaying a Chinese-made robotic dog under the name “Orion”. Galgotias University came under scrutiny for displaying a Chinese robotic dog. (PTI) The Centre issued a stern warning to all exhibitors after the Galgotias University sparked a major controversy at the high-profile India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi by allegedly presenting a Chinese robodog as its own. Following the controversy, IT Secretary S Krishnan said the government does not want any exhibitor to showcase items that are not their own. “We do not want such exhibits to continue,” he said, after organisers asked Galgotias University to vacate its stall. This came after the Greater Noida-based Galgotias University faced intense criticism after reports suggested that the Unitree Go2 robotic dog was displayed under the name “Orion,” prompting allegations that imported technology was being presented as indigenously developed. ALSO READ: Lights Off, Pack Up: Galgotias University Leaves AI Summit Amid Chinese Robodog Row A clip went viral showing Galgotias’ Professor …

Vir Das hilariously reacts to Galgotias University robodog fiasco, encourages everyone to adopt an indie dog

Vir Das hilariously reacts to Galgotias University robodog fiasco, encourages everyone to adopt an indie dog

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Galgotias University found itself in a storm after the university presented a Chinese robodog as its own during the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Amid the uproar, the university has now been asked to exit from the AI summit due to the backlash. Now actor-comedian Vir Das has reacted to the fiasco. Vir Das has reacted to the fiasco with the Unitree Robodog. How Vir Das reacted Vir took to his X account and wrote, “Nothing is REALLY original when you think about it. Humans are creations themselves, interacting and bursting into new forms that are derivative, all made by the great Galgotia University in the sky.” He added, in a separate post, a picture of a dog, and wrote, “Gonna use this opportunity to encourage everyone to adopt an indie dog. They are wonderful. This is stoopee. Just told him he wasn’t made by Galgotia University.” All about the robodog backlash The controversy began after a video from the summit went viral in which Professor Neha Singh described the robot dog, named “Orion”, as …

Lights Off, Pack Up: Galgotias University Leaves AI Summit Amid Chinese Robodog Row | India News

Lights Off, Pack Up: Galgotias University Leaves AI Summit Amid Chinese Robodog Row | India News

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Last Updated:February 18, 2026, 16:18 IST Galgotias University came under fire after it allegedly displayed a Chinese robodog, even though the institution clarified that it had never claimed to have built the device. Galgotia University was asked to vacate its stall at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi. (PTI) Electrical power to the Galgotias University stall at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi was cut after it was asked to vacate the high-profile summit amid controversy over the display of a Chinese robotic dog. The staff and students of Galgotias University vacated their stall and power was reportedly cut off at the Galgotias University pavilion after the institution was asked to leave the venue. The university faced heavy criticism for allegedly claiming a Chinese Unitree robodog as its own. VIDEO | Delhi: Power has reportedly been cut off at the Galgotias University pavilion at the AI Summit after it was asked to vacate the expo following a row over the display of a robotic dog.(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) …

After China-Made Robodog Row, Galgotias’ ‘Soccer Drone’ Claim Draws Online Scrutiny | India News

After China-Made Robodog Row, Galgotias’ ‘Soccer Drone’ Claim Draws Online Scrutiny | India News

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Last Updated:February 18, 2026, 13:41 IST Galgotias University faces scrutiny for claiming that it built a soccer drone in-house, but evidence suggests it is a Striker V3 ARF from Korea, sparking debate online. The institution had described the device as a product of its own end-to-end innovation ecosystem. (Image: X) Galgotias University has faced fresh online scrutiny after claiming that staff and students at its Greater Noida campus built a soccer drone entirely in-house. The development comes on the same day the institution was asked to vacate the expo area of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, following a separate controversy over the origin of robotic dogs it had showcased. The latest debate centres on the university’s assertion that the soccer drone was developed through complete in-house engineering, from design to application. The institution had described the device as a product of its own end-to-end innovation ecosystem. First China, now Korea. Galgotias is on a world tour of ‘borrowed’ innovation. 🌍.They claimed to have built India’s first Drone Soccer from scratch on campus, …

‘We Never Claimed’: Galgotias University Clarifies Robodog Displayed At AI Summit Was Chinese-Made | India News

‘We Never Claimed’: Galgotias University Clarifies Robodog Displayed At AI Summit Was Chinese-Made | India News

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Last Updated:February 17, 2026, 22:20 IST The university said the robotic dog was acquired from Unitree, a global robotics company based in China, and is being used as a learning tool for students. Chinese robo dog used by Galgotias University at the AI Summit in New Delhi | Image: X Galgotias University on Tuesday issued a clarification after facing criticism over the display of a robotic dog at the ongoing AI summit in the national capital, saying it “never claimed to have built the device” and that it was procured from a Chinese manufacturer for academic purposes. In a statement, the university said the robotic dog was acquired from Unitree, a global robotics company based in China, and is being used as a learning tool for students. “Let us be clear, Galgotias has not built this robodog, nor have we claimed to do so. What we are building are minds that will soon design, engineer and manufacture such technologies in Bharat,” the university said. The clarification followed a social media backlash after reports claimed that …