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Galgotias University RoboDog Controversy: What Really Happened At AI Summit

Viral video, multiple clarifications and a RoboDog at the AI Summit spark debate on transparency and academic accountability at Galgotias University.

Sandhya Bisht
Sandhya BishtFebruary 19, 2026
Galgotias University RoboDog Controversy
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What started as a display of innovation quickly turned into a reputational crisis. Galgotias University has found itself in the spotlight yet again. This time over a robotic dog, a viral video, and a series of clarifications that raised more questions than answers.

In the age of instant outrage and faster screenshots, even a few seconds on camera can snowball into national headlines. Here’s how the RoboDog controversy escalated — and why it is sparking a much bigger conversation.

Galgotias University’s hallways were tense when an apparently futuristic project descended into an unanticipated conflict. The university has distanced itself from statements made by its own communications head, and what started as a commotion about a robotic dog on campus has now turned into a blame game.

The organization has made an effort to distinguish clearly between internal communication and public accountability by calling the comments “ill-informed” and stating that the official was “not authorised to speak” on the subject. However, the story has spurred broader discussions about transparency, digital adoption, and crisis management in educational institutions as concerns about who said what and why have grown.

 

Galgotias University’s Robotic Dog Face Backlash

After coming under fire for allegedly passing off a robotic dog manufactured in China as their own invention at the current AI Summit, Galgotias University has apologized.

The university in Greater Noida claimed that Neha Singh, its head of communications, was “ill-informed” and “not authorised to speak to the press” in its third clarification in as many days. According to the institution, she made false claims “in her enthusiasm of being on camera.”

 

What Happened During The AI Summit?

A video from the event went viral on social media, sparking the uproar. Neha Singh was purportedly shown in the video introducing a robotic dog called “Orion” as a university-developed product.

Online commenters swiftly noted, however, that the gadget seemed to be the Unitree Go2, a robotic dog with artificial intelligence produced by the Chinese business Unitree Robotics. The product costs about USD 2,800 (about ₹2.3 lakh) when purchased online. Many people questioned academic transparency and institutional integrity as a result of this, which led to considerable condemnation.

 

Did The University Construct The Robot?

The institution explained that it had bought the robotic dog from Unitree and was utilizing it as a teaching tool in a previous post on X.

The statement said, “To be clear, Galgotias has not built this robodog and has never claimed to have done so.”

Students were experimenting with the robot to increase their knowledge, according to the university, which referred to it as “a classroom in motion.” The clarification did not, however, put an end to the discussion.

Government sources claim that after the controversy, the university was requested to leave its booth at the AI Summit. However, the organization denied that it had received any official government directive. It stated that it decided to leave “understanding the organisers’ sentiment” in its most recent press statement.

 

What Did The Ministry Say?

Exhibitors should not display goods that are not their unique creations, according to IT Secretary S Krishnan. “We do not want such exhibits to continue,” he stated, reiterating the idea that the summit should only include unique inventions.

When the university’s explanation was contested in an X community note, the matter became more complex.

The note stated that the robot was now called “Orion” and made it clear that the university’s team was responsible for its development. The university’s stance was characterized as “incorrect and misleading.”

 

What’s The University’s Current Reaction?

There was “no institutional intent to misrepresent this innovation,” according to Galgotias University, which has expressed regret for the misunderstanding. The institution reaffirmed its dedication to appropriate depiction of its work, academic integrity, and transparency.

The story has spurred a broader discussion about how crucial openness and transparent communication are in academics in the era of viral videos and quick tech adoption. The event serves as a warning that even a few seconds on camera can have long-lasting effects in today’s digital society, as the discussion continues to rage on the internet.

 

Conclusion

This controversy is about more than just a robotic dog. It is about credibility. About clarity. About accountability in public representation.

Universities today operate in a hyper-digital world where one viral clip can shape perception overnight. Transparency is no longer optional. Communication must be precise.

The RoboDog episode may eventually fade from headlines, but it leaves behind an important lesson — in innovation, authenticity matters just as much as ambition.

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Sandhya Bisht
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I'm a dynamic and adaptable content writer currently pursuing my Bachelor’s degree at Delhi University. With a passion for words and ideas, I create content that is insightful and engaging. As an active debater, I’ve honed strong analytical and communication skills that reflect in my writing.
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