Galgotias University’s stall was vacated at the India AI Impact Summit Expo. The robotic dog shown in the viral video sparked controversy after revealing its discovery. Tech experts described it as the Go2 model of Chinese company Unitree, on which the university gave clarification.
India AI Summit: The staff and officials of Galgotias University have vacated their stall during the India AI Impact Summit Expo. According to sources, the government had given instructions to the university to remove the stalls. It is being told that the electricity of the university pavilion has also been cut.
Controversy over revealing Chinese robotic dog as its discovery
This whole matter started after a viral video. In the video, university professor Neha Singh, while presenting a robotic dog named ‘Orion’, was saying that it has been prepared by the ‘Center of Excellence’ of Galgotias University. He also said that the university is investing Rs 350 crore in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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Controversy over drone along with robotic dog
After the video surfaced, many tech experts and social media users claimed that this robotic dog is actually the ‘Go2’ model of Chinese company Unitree. This model is available in the market for around Rs 2 to 3 lakh. Along with the robotic dog, controversy also arose regarding a drone. In another video, the drone shown on the university campus was said to be a project made from scratch. However, some users claimed that it is a readymade ‘Stryker V3 ARF’ model priced around Rs 40 thousand.
University statement: We did not create a robotic dog
Galgotias University gave clarification after the video went viral. The university said that it has been continuously trying to bring new and best technology to its campus. He says that when students see and understand new technology, only then their thinking develops and new innovators are created. The university acknowledged that the robotic dog was recently acquired from Unity. He said that this is not just a machine kept for demonstration, but it is a ‘mobile classroom’. Students are experimenting with it, understanding its capabilities and learning from it.
We never called it our invention
The university clarified in its statement that it has not created this robotic dog itself nor has made any such claim. However, he says that they are preparing students who can design and develop similar technologies in India in the future. The university says that there should be no limit to innovation and learning. They will continue to bring the best technologies from around the world to the campus, so that students can study, challenge and refine them to create world class solutions.
Professor Neha Singh’s response
In this whole matter, Professor Neha Singh of Galgotias University said that this controversy probably arose because the things were not presented clearly. Taking responsibility for this himself, he said that all this happened very quickly with great zeal and enthusiasm. On the question of the government vacating the expo area, he said that he had no information about this. He only said that at present he and his team are present there.