The Union government has issued its first official response to the controversy involving Galgotias University over a robotic dog showcased at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi, stressing the need for “genuine and actual work” to be presented and making it clear that misinformation will not be encouraged.
The row erupted after a faculty member from Galgotias University, based in Greater Noida, claimed during an interview that a robotic dog displayed at the institution’s pavilion had been developed by its in-house “centre of excellence.” The robotic dog was introduced as “Orion” during the interaction.
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However, social media users were quick to point out that the machine closely resembled the Unitree Go2 — a quadruped robot developed by China-based Unitree Robotics. The revelation triggered widespread criticism online, with many questioning the university’s claim.
Responding to the backlash, the professor, Neha Singh, later attributed the controversy to a communication lapse. She acknowledged that the information may not have been conveyed clearly during the interview.
“The controversy happened because things may not have been expressed clearly. I take accountability that perhaps I did not communicate properly, as it was done with a lot of energy and enthusiasm and very quickly, in a jiffy, so I may not have come across as very eloquent, which is a rare case,” she said on Wednesday.
The Centre’s remarks come amid growing scrutiny over claims made by institutions at high-profile technology summits, underlining the government’s emphasis on transparency and authenticity in India’s rapidly expanding artificial intelligence ecosystem.
The India AI Impact Summit 2026, held in the national capital, brought together key stakeholders from academia, industry and government to showcase advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics.
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