Last mentioned: Feb 18, 2026
Expulsion Ordered
Summit organizers direct Galgotias University to vacate the expo immediately following the misrepresentation row.
Stall Vacated
Reports confirm the Galgotias stall is empty and the robot has been removed from the venue.
Expulsion Ordered
Organizers ask Galgotias University to vacate the expo immediately following the controversy.
Viral Controversy
Social media users identify the robot as a Chinese Unitree Go2; videos of the claim go viral.
Orion Debut
Galgotias University showcases 'Orion' robot dog as an in-house innovation.
Social Media Backlash
Tech community identifies the robot as the Chinese-made Unitree Go2.
Summit Opening
Galgotias University showcases 'Orion' robot, claiming it as an in-house innovation.
Summit Opening
India AI Impact Summit 2026 begins in New Delhi.
Galgotias University was expelled from the India AI Impact Summit 2026 after claiming a commercially available Chinese robot dog was an indigenous creation named 'Orion.' The incident has sparked a national debate on the ethics of 'Made in India' branding and the transparency of academic research.
Galgotias University has been ordered to vacate the India AI Impact Summit 2026 after misrepresenting a commercially available Chinese robot as an indigenous innovation. The incident has sparked a wider debate on academic integrity and the vetting of 'Made in India' technology at national exhibitions.