What Is The China-Made Robot That Got Galgotias University Thrown Out Of The AI Summit?

It’s been a rough week for Galgotias University. Their big showcase at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi—meant to highlight a ₹350-crore investment in AI—ended in a PR nightmare. The university was asked to vacate its stall immediately after a major controversy erupted over their star attraction: a robotic dog.

The “Innovation” That Wasn’t

The drama started when videos went viral of the university presenting a sleek robot dog named “Orion.” On camera, representatives reportedly claimed it was an in-house creation from their Centre of Excellence. Tech-savvy viewers on social media were quick to point out that “Orion” was actually a Unitree Go2—a mass-produced robot made by a Chinese company.

What is a Unitree Go2?

For those not in the robotics loop, the Unitree Go2 is a commercially available AI-powered quadruped:

• The Price: It usually retails for about $2,800 (roughly ₹2.3 to ₹5 lakh).
• The Tech: It’s a great piece of hardware—capable of autonomous navigation, obstacle avoidance, and surveillance.
• The Issue: While it’s a brilliant research tool, presenting it as an original invention at a summit dedicated to “Made in India” innovation was never going to end well.

The University’s Defense

Faced with the backlash, Galgotias University issued a clarification on X, stating they never explicitly claimed to have built the robot. They argued it was always intended to be a “learning tool” to inspire students to one day create similar tech in India.

However, between the rebranding and the viral presentation clips, the authorities weren’t convinced, and the university was booted from the expo to avoid further “national embarrassment.”