“Your Six Can Be My Nine”: Galgotias University Responds After ‘Made-in-China’ Robot Dog Row at India AI Summit
“Your Six Can Be My Nine”: Galgotias University Responds After ‘Made-in-China’ Robot Dog Row at India AI Summit
Questions over innovation, representation, and public perception took center stage at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 after a robotic dog displayed by Galgotias University sparked widespread controversy online. What began as a showcase of emerging technology soon evolved into a heated debate about whether the machine had been presented as a homegrown development.
The issue surfaced when a promotional video from the summit showed a university representative introducing a robot dog named “Orion” as part of the institution’s innovation ecosystem. Viewers on social media were quick to identify striking similarities between “Orion” and the Unitree Go2, a commercially available quadruped robot manufactured by China-based Unitree Robotics. Critics alleged that the university had showcased an imported product while implying it was developed on campus, triggering a wave of online backlash and questions about transparency.
As the debate intensified, Professor Neha Singh addressed the matter publicly. Rejecting accusations that the university had attempted to mislead anyone, she remarked, “Your six can be my nine,” suggesting that the controversy stemmed from differing interpretations rather than deliberate misrepresentation. She further stated, “To call it misleading is a big thing. You all are journalists. You should use such words responsibly. Due to one misinterpretation, there is a massive social media storm now.” Her comments reflected the university’s position that the situation had been amplified beyond its original context.
In an official clarification shared on X, the university firmly denied claims that it had built the robotic dog. The statement emphasized that Galgotias had never claimed to have manufactured the machine. Instead, it described the acquisition of the Unitree robodog as a step toward strengthening hands-on learning and research exposure for students. The university stated that the robot serves as a practical learning platform, allowing students to experiment with programming, testing, and advanced robotics applications. It added that while the institution did not create the device, it is focused on nurturing students who may one day design and produce such technologies domestically.
According to reports, government sources indicated that the university has been asked to vacate its designated space at the summit’s AI Expo section following the uproar. The development added another layer to the controversy, signaling official attention to the matter amid mounting public scrutiny.
#WATCH | Delhi | On row over Galgotias University's display of a Chinese-made robot dog at AI Impact Summit, the university's communications professor, Neha, says,"By one misinterpretation, the internet has gone by storm. It might be that I could not convey well what I had wanted… pic.twitter.com/U6dqbBKLXO
— ANI (@ANI) February 18, 2026
Held in Delhi, the summit itself represents a landmark moment. It is regarded as the first major global AI gathering hosted in the Global South, drawing participation from over 110 countries and 30 international organizations. The event has seen the presence of nearly 20 Heads of State or Government and approximately 45 ministers. Organizers have positioned the summit as a platform to explore artificial intelligence’s transformative potential in alignment with India’s guiding philosophy of “Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya” — welfare for all and happiness for all.
"Your 6 can be my 9."
— Parth MN (@parthpunter) February 18, 2026
Thank God she didn't become a cricket umpire.#Galgotias pic.twitter.com/8kzXMthmsT
— Galgotias University (@GalgotiasGU) February 18, 2026
