'If image is ruined because of one mistake, it is unacceptable': Galgotias University

• Galgotias University admits mistake over robotic dog at AI summit
• University told to leave expo after robot identified as Unitree Go2.
• Probe ongoing; no action yet against Prof. Neha Singh

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Galgotias University has admitted that a “mistake” was made in presenting a robotic dog at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. University Registrar Nitin Kumar Gaur said the institution has already submitted its explanation and expressed regret over the incident.

“It was a mistake, and we are sorry for that. We never want the image of the university or the country to be ruined,” he was quoted by ANI as saying.

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He also dismissed reports of disciplinary action against Professor Neha Singh. “She is not suspended and has been told to stay. Until the complete investigation is done as to why such a mistake was committed, proceedings will continue,” he said. He added that the entire university should not be judged because of one person’s wrongdoing.

The controversy led to the university being asked to vacate its stall at Bharat Mandapam, where the summit was being held. The robotic dog displayed at the university’s booth as an in-house innovation was identified as the Unitree Go2, a commercially available robot made by Chinese robotics company Unitree.

After observers raised concerns that the robot was not developed by the university, scrutiny increased. Soon after, the university was asked to leave the exhibition area. Sources said power supply to the pavilion was also cut off.

What sparked the row

The issue began when Professor Neha Singh presented the robotic dog, named “Orion,” during a media interaction. She said the university had invested more than Rs 350 crore in artificial intelligence and had set up a dedicated data science and AI block on campus.

Describing the robot, she claimed it was developed by the university’s Centre of Excellence. “It’s quite naughty and can perform small tasks of surveillance and monitoring,” she said during the presentation.

However, critics quickly pointed out similarities between “Orion” and the Unitree Go2, which is available in the Indian market for around Rs 2-3 lakh.

Internal investigation underway

Registrar Gaur said the university has vacated the stall and will conduct a detailed internal probe. “We will see why this mistake was made and ensure that no such mistake is repeated,” he said.

He said that the university supports the country’s progress in technology and innovation. “We are also citizens of India, and we definitely want our country to move forward,” he added.