New Delhi, February 18: After allegations were made against Galgotias University of Greater Noida for displaying a Chinese robo-dog as its own, the central government has ordered them to vacate the expo immediately.
After the misleading action of the university came to light on Wednesday, the government sources said that they have been asked to vacate the India AI Impact Expo presently.
It is alleged that this robot was presented by the university as a technology developed in India at the India AI Impact Summit being held at Bharat Mandapam. It was claimed that this robot was an in-house developed technology of the university.
It is noteworthy that on the second day of the AI Expo, a video of two robotic dogs went viral on social media. After this video surfaced, many tech experts and users claimed that this is actually a robot model from the Chinese company Unitri, which is available in the market for Rs 2 to 3 lakh. This AI-powered robotic dog uses 4D LiDAR technology, which allows it to climb stairs and even navigate rough roads with ease.
Galgotias University clarified this in a statement released on X, saying, “The Robodog recently purchased by the university is for display only. It is being used for teaching students. Our students are experimenting with it, testing its limits, and expanding their knowledge in the process.
Galgotias University clarified that they did not build this Robodog, nor have they ever claimed to. But what we are building are the minds that will soon design, engineer, and build such technologies right here in India.”