The tech and AI world in India got talking after a video from the India AI Impact Summit started trending online. A robot dog on display at Galgotias University stall caught everyone’s attention, but the way it was introduced by a professor created confusion and sparked a heated conversation on social media.
The video that grabbed attention
As reported by the Hindustan Times, Professor Neha Singh features in a viral video introducing a robot dog named Orion.
The clip opens with her saying, “This is Orion; you need to meet Orion.” She added, “Orion is capable of performing surveillance and monitoring tasks,” and also stated, “It was developed by the Centre of Excellence at Galgotias University.”
She repeatedly highlighted that the robot was developed in-house by the Centre of Excellence.
She further mentioned, “We are the first private university that has invested around 350 crores in artificial intelligence. ”
Soon, viewers noticed that Orion is actually produced by a Chinese company called Unitree. Many online users pointed out that the university had not built it themselves, sparking debates and raising questions about the claims made in the video.
Galgotias University responds
After the video started trending, Galgotias University posted a clarification on social media.
They said, “Let us be clear – Galgotias has not built this robodog, nor have we claimed to. ”
The statement also explained the purpose of having Orion at the campus. “But what we are building are minds that will soon design, engineer, and manufacture such technologies right here in Bharat,” the university added.
More than just a robot
The university emphasized that Orion is not just a display item. Bringing advanced technology from countries like China, Singapore, and the US gives students hands-on experience and helps them learn practical skills in AI and robotics.
“The recently acquired Robodog from Unitree is one such step in that journey. It is not merely a machine on display – it is a classroom in motion. Our students are experimenting with it, testing its limits, and in the process, expanding their own knowledge,” the university said.
