Galgotias asked to leave AI summit after ‘Chinese’ robot dog row, professor responds | Ground report

Galgotias University faces controversy at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 after its showcased robotic dog “Orion” was identified as the commercially available Unitree Go2 by Chinese firm Unitree Robotics. Government sources say the university was asked to vacate its stall, with power reportedly cut, after the robot was presented as an in-house innovation. The summit—launched by Narendra Modi—aims to promote indigenous AI, triggering debate over imported tech, research ethics and transparency. Watch the full breakdown of what happened, official reactions, and why this matters for India’s AI credibility, Make in India goals, and future academic innovation showcases.