Indian university under fire for presenting Chinese robot at AI Summit
India’s Galgotias University was ordered to vacate its stall at the AI Impact Summit Expo afte it was revaled that the institution displayed a Chinese-made robotic dog as its own invention.
The university faced widespread criticism after the robot, manufactured by a Chinese company, was seen at its exhibition stall. The device was identified as the Unitree Go2, a quadruped robot manufactured by China based Unitree Robotics priced at roughly $2800.
The university faced allegations of presenting the robot as an in-house innovation. A video on social media showing a professor referring to the robot as “Orion” and claiming it had been developed by the university.
“You need to meet Orion. This has been developed by the Centre of Excellence at Galgotias University,” Neha Singh, a professor of communications, told state-run broadcaster DD News this week.
Galgotias University has been asked to vacate its stall at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi after a controversy erupted over a robotic dog they had displayed
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In response to the controversy, Galgotias University issued an official clarification expressing concern over what it described as a “propaganda” campaign against the institution.
The university stated that robotic programming forms part of its effort to teach students how to build AI applications and develop real-world skills using globally available tools and resources.
“We at Galgotias, faculty and students, are deeply pained by the propaganda campaign against our university. We would like to clearly state that the robotic programming is part of our endeavour to make students learn AI programming and develop & deploy real world skills using globally available tools and resources, given developing AI talent is need of an hour,” the statement said.
The university emphasised its focus on student learning and innovation, adding that it provides students with access to modern technologies to gain practical experience and prepare for the future.
“Our university’s vision is focused on student learning & innovation and we provide students with access to modern technologies so they can gain practical experience and prepare for the future. Spreading negativity can harm the morale of students, who are working hard to innovate, learn, and build their skills using global technologies,” the statement continued.
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi described the controversy as a “disorganised PR spectacle” and criticised the event for showcasing Chinese products while presenting Indian data for sale.
Responding to a post by Congress on X, Gandhi stated, “Instead of leveraging India’s talent and data, the AI summit is a disorganised PR spectacle – Indian data up for sale, Chinese products showcased.”