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‘Copy, Get Caught, Blame Employee’: Omar Abdullah Takes Jibe at Galgotias University for Chinese RoboDog Row
Galgotias University said unclear communication caused misunderstanding after it presented a Chinese-made robot dog as its own at the AI summit, sparking viral criticism.
- At the India AI Impact Summit, Galgotias University was asked to vacate its stall after a clip showed representatives presenting Orion, claimed to be developed by the Centre of Excellence.
- Citing haste and enthusiasm, university representatives said the intent behind the display may not have been understood, and Professor Neha Singh accepted accountability for unclear communication.
- Investigations found the device matched the Unitree Go2 sold by Unitree Robotics, which retails in India for Rs 2 lakh to Rs 3 lakh, and social media users soon identified it as an imported product.
- Social media criticism surged after the clips circulated, prompting public scrutiny of the display as videos spread quickly and Professor Neha Singh said the robot was shown to inspire students, adding `we cannot claim that we manufactured it.`
- Public figures including actor‑comedian Vir Das used the episode for satire, posting a real dog and quips that drew more attention as social media users debated the issue.
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‘Neha Singh Is Not Suspended and Has Been Told To Stay’: Galgotias University Registrar Nitin Kumar Gaur Denies Suspension of Professor Following Robodog Controversy at AI Summit 2026 (Watch Video) | 📰 LatestLY
Following reports of a heated exchange and subsequent disciplinary action, Galgotias University Registrar Nitin Kumar Gaur confirmed that while an internal investigation is underway, the professor Neha Singh has not been suspended. 📰 ‘Neha Singh Is Not Suspended and Has Been Told To Stay’: Galgotias University Registrar Nitin Kumar Gaur Denies Suspension of Professor Following Robodog Controversy at AI Summit 2026 (Watch Video).
Vir Das takes a swipe at Galgotias University robot dog controversy, promotes 'indie dog' adoption
Actor-comedian Vir Das has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Galgotias University at the India AI Impact Summit, responding in his own way after the issue picked up online. The actor-comedian reacted with humour, even as the debate around the robotic dog continued to unfold. What did Vir Das write about Galgotias University? Vir Das has his own humorous way of reacting to trending news of the day. Amid the chatter around Galgotias Univer…
Galgotias University terms Chinese robot claim a communication error, claims worked on its development
The Greater Noida-based university came under the spotlight after allegations of misrepresentation surfaced over claims of building an indigenous robot dog, which was originally made in China.
There's a couplet in Mirza Ghalib's ghazal. He writes that he used to laugh at the state of his heart, but now he doesn't laugh at anything. The last couplet of this ghazal is, "With what face will you go to the Kaaba, Ghalib? But you feel no shame." And the Galgotias, too, are not. Because if they had any shame, the AI Global Summit, being held at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, wouldn't have been so shameless. Five days after the event, which was su…
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