New Delhi, India – A huge Chinese robot controversy has been raised at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 after a Chinese robot was displayed as an Indian innovation. The summit is one of the largest technology events in South Asia. It attracts technology leaders, students, investors, and policymakers from various countries.
At the event, Galgotias University set up a display to show new technologies. At their stall, a professor introduced a robot named “Orion.” She said the robot was developed by the university’s research centre.
Soon after, people on social media began to question her claim. They pointed out that the robot was not made by the university. Instead, it was a Chinese-made robot sold commercially. Experts and viewers said the machine was the model Unitree Go2 from a Chinese company.
The video of the professor speaking spread quickly on social media. Many people criticised the university for presenting a foreign product as its own work. Some commenters said it damaged the credibility of the university. Others said it hurt India’s image as a growing tech nation.
As the criticism grew, summit organisers took action. They asked Galgotias University to remove its display from the event. According to some reports, the organisers even cut off the electricity supply to the university’s stall. This made the situation even more tense and public.
After the backlash, the university issued a public statement. It said the robot was bought to help students learn about advanced technology. The university said it never meant to claim the robot as its own invention. The officials added that the mistake happened because a representative spoke carelessly at the event.
Still, the episode has drawn reactions from outside the tech world. Some political leaders criticised the incident, saying it shows a lack of care and honesty. They said the Chinese robot controversy could harm India’s efforts to be seen as a global leader in artificial intelligence and innovation.
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 was meant to focus on real breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. It brought many experts together to discuss future tech, policy, and investment. Yet, the robot controversy became one of the most talked-about parts of the event.
Organisers said they want the summit to be a space for genuine innovation. They also stressed that transparency and clear communication are important at such global gatherings. Many tech professionals agreed and said the incident should be a lesson for institutions that display at major conferences.
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