S. Krishnan, the Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, recently addressed the RoboDog controversy at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, highlighting the importance of authenticity in showcasing innovations at public events. The controversy arose when Galgotias University faced backlash over a viral video misrepresenting a Unitree Go2 robot as the university’s own creation.
During the summit, a university representative presented the robot as ‘Orion,’ claiming it was developed by Galgotias University’s Centre of Excellence. However, social media users quickly identified the robot as a commercially available Unitree Go2 model, sparking questions about the accuracy of the presentation.
In response to the incident, Krishnan emphasized the need for genuine and transparent presentations at technology exhibitions. He stated, “Misinformation cannot be encouraged,” and clarified that exhibitors should only display their original innovations to maintain integrity in such events.
Following the online backlash, Galgotias University issued an apology, attributing the confusion to the representative’s lack of accurate information during the summit. The university expressed regret for the incident and acknowledged the importance of upholding authenticity in technology showcases.
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