What Is Galgotias? Location, Fame, Key Alumni As Robodog Fiasco Boots University From Delhi AI Summit

Last Updated:February 18, 2026, 12:02 IST

Many claimed that the device looked exactly like the Unitree Go2, a commercially available robotic dog made by a Chinese company.

Big technology events are often seen as a stage to show what the future looks like. Universities, startups and companies bring their latest ideas in a hope to impress experts and policymakers. That is what happened at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi where Galgotias University found itself in the middle of a debate.

Government sources said on Wednesday, February 18, that the university had been asked to vacate the expo venue immediately. The move came after questions were raised about a robotic dog displayed at the summit.

What Sparked Galgotias University’s Robotic Dog Controversy?

The issue began when a robotic dog named “ORION" was presented at the summit. A video showed a faculty member demonstrating the robot which caught widespread attention online. Soon after, social media users claimed that the device looked exactly like the Unitree Go2, a commercially available robotic dog made by a Chinese company.

This led to accusations that the university was presenting an imported product as its own innovation. The controversy grew because the display was linked to the university’s larger Rs 350 crore AI ecosystem investment.

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