1/14A video from the ongoing in Delhi went viral after showing a robotic dog at the stall, sparking debate and trolling on social media. Galgotias University, located in Greater Noida, had set up a large stall at the summit highlighting its artificial intelligence investments of over Rs 350 crore. A robotic dog was displayed there, and presenters explained that it roams around the campus, helps in surveillance, can take photos in tight spaces and reach difficult areas. From the video, it appeared to many viewers that this was the university’s own innovation. (Photo Credit: Unitree.com)

A video from the ongoing in Delhi went viral after showing a robotic dog at the stall, sparking debate and trolling on social media. Galgotias University, located in Greater Noida, had set up a large stall at the summit highlighting its artificial intelligence investments of over Rs 350 crore. A robotic dog was displayed there, and presenters explained that it roams around the campus, helps in surveillance, can take photos in tight spaces and reach difficult areas. From the video, it appeared to many viewers that this was the university’s own innovation. (Photo Credit: Unitree.com)

2/14However, after the clip spread widely online, a controversy began. Several media outlets, especially those covering Chinese and Eurasian technology developments, reported that the robot was not built by the university but was actually the Unitree Go2 model from Chinese company Unitree Robotics. The robot is available on global online platforms for about $2,800 (around Rs 2.3 lakh). Social media users alleged that the university presented it as part of its own technological showcase despite it being a commercial product. (Photo: News18)

However, after the clip spread widely online, a controversy began. Several media outlets, especially those covering Chinese and Eurasian technology developments, reported that the robot was not built by the university but was actually the Unitree Go2 model from Chinese company Unitree Robotics. The robot is available on global online platforms for about $2,800 (around Rs 2.3 lakh). Social media users alleged that the university presented it as part of its own technological showcase despite it being a commercial product. (Photo: News18)

3/14This led to widespread trolling, with users sharing memes and critical comments. Some said that calling a Chinese product an Indian innovation was misleading, while others described it as a fake presentation. (Photo Credit: Unitree.com)

This led to widespread trolling, with users sharing memes and critical comments. Some said that calling a Chinese product an Indian innovation was misleading, while others described it as a fake presentation. (Photo Credit: Unitree.com)

4/14The university soon issued a clarification. It stated that it never claimed to have built the robotic dog. According to the statement, the robot was purchased from a global robotics company in China and is being used only as a learning and demonstration tool for students. The focus, it said, is to train young minds who can build such technologies in India in the future. "We have not made a robotic dog, nor have we claimed to do so. Our goal is to inspire students," the university said. (Photo Credit: Unitree.com)

The university soon issued a clarification. It stated that it never claimed to have built the robotic dog. According to the statement, the robot was purchased from a global robotics company in China and is being used only as a learning and demonstration tool for students. The focus, it said, is to train young minds who can build such technologies in India in the future. "We have not made a robotic dog, nor have we claimed to do so. Our goal is to inspire students," the university said. (Photo Credit: Unitree.com)

5/14The Galgotias stall was among the most visited at the summit. Along with the robotic dog, it also showcased AI-based startups, the incubation centre GICRISE, and apps from its iOS development centre. However, the controversy has raised questions about transparency in technology demonstrations and the AI ecosystem. (Photo Credit: Unitree.com)

The Galgotias stall was among the most visited at the summit. Along with the robotic dog, it also showcased AI-based startups, the incubation centre GICRISE, and apps from its iOS development centre. However, the controversy has raised questions about transparency in technology demonstrations and the AI ecosystem. (Photo Credit: Unitree.com)

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