Government’s strict action in AI Impact Summit: Galgotia University out after Chinese robot dog controversy

By Samira Vishwas On Feb 18, 2026

New Delhi, 18 February. There has been a controversy over a robodog introduced by Galgotias University at the ongoing AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. This robodog is said to be from Chinese company Unitree. After the video went viral, Galgotias University has now been asked to immediately remove it from the Expo area of the Summit. According to government sources, this step has been taken after the viral video and the controversy that arose thereafter.

It is noteworthy that a robot dog was shown in the Galgotias pavilion at the AI Impact Summit. In the viral video on social media, it was claimed that this is an innovation of their Center of Excellence. However, some tech users and industry observers said that the device is similar to the commercial model of Chinese company Unitree Robotics, which is already available in the market. After this the controversy intensified.

As the controversy escalated, the university clarified that the robot was not introduced as an in-house development. He said that this device was taken for the training and research of the students and it was displayed for educational purposes.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also posted an X on this matter. He has written in the post that Chinese products are being showcased in the AI Impact Summit.

Instead of leveraging India’s talent and data, the AI summit is a disorganized PR spectacle – Indian data up for sale, Chinese products showcased.
—Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) February 18, 2026

According to government sources, the entire matter was taken seriously and the organizers took immediate action and asked the university to vacate the Expo space. At present no official statement has been issued.

At an international platform like AI Impact Summit, every demo and every claim is watched very closely. The technology shown here is not just for the viewers but also for the global audience. In such a situation, any misunderstanding or unclear presentation can immediately lead to discussion and controversy. Now everyone’s eyes are on what official statement the organizers issue on this matter and what directions are given to avoid such cases in future.