Just hours following the robodog controversy at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, which escalated into a nationwide discussion and resulted in Galgotias University withdrawing from the event, new rumors surfaced on social media regarding the career prospects of Professor Neha Singh. The speculation started when Singh's LinkedIn profile indicated she was 'open to work', raising inquiries about her job status at the university.
What caused the dispute?
The debate emerged during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, which took place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.In a widely shared video, Neha Singh, who represented Galgotias University at the expo, showcased a robotic dog called 'Orion,' stating that it was created by the university's Centre of Excellence. She explained that the robot is designed for surveillance and monitoring and can move freely around the campus.
Nevertheless, users on social media quickly alleged that the robotic dog originated from the Chinese company Unitree Robotics. These allegations rapidly escalated, leading to criticism and inquiries regarding whether the university had falsely presented the product as its own creation.
The university issues an apology, attributing the issue to a 'misinformed' representative.
Facing increasing criticism, Galgotias University released several statements. In its most recent clarification, the university expressed regret for the "confusion" caused at the summit and mentioned that its representative was "not well-informed" about the product's technical origins.
The statement mentioned that Singh, in her excitement to be on camera, provided inaccurate details about the product's technical background, despite not being authorized to communicate with the media.
The university also announced that it had withdrawn its booth from the expo as per the organizers' instructions, following reports that the behavior had led to a 'national embarrassment'.