What is the real truth of the smart robot dog at AI Summit?

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Controversy over robotic dog ‘Orion’ in Delhi AI Summit

Galgotias University showcased a robotic dog ‘Orion’ during the AI ​​Summit held in Delhi. The university presented it as its in-house innovation, but experts soon identified that it was actually the **Unitree Go2** model of Chinese company Unitree Robotics. Due to this controversy, the university has been asked to withdraw from the AI ​​Summit.

Price and availability in India

Unitree Go2 is priced around ₹2-3 lakh in the Indian market. It is available in different variants, such as Air, Pro and EDU, which can be purchased through distributors like Robu.in, Etherbit.in, Xboom.in, FlySpark.in, Everse.in and Dronevex.in.

• Go2 Air: Around ₹1.45 lakh
• Go2 Pro: ₹2.32-2.55 lakh

Shipping charges can range from $399 to $1000 depending on location and model.

Features and Specifications

Unitree Go2’s advanced features make it special:

• Body: Made from aluminum alloy and engineering plastic
• Weight: about 16 kg
• Speed: 3.7 m/s (about 13 km/h)
• Battery: 8000 mAh, 1-2 hours runtime
• Sensing Technology: 3DLiDAR and 720p camera
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth support
• Activities: Walking, jumping, stretching, dancing, climbing stairs

Features of robot dog

Unitree Go2 is an AI-powered smart dog capable of real-time mapping and automatic obstacle avoidance. It provides balanced and smooth movement both indoor and outdoor.

• Go2 Air: entry-level and affordable model
• Go2 Pro: More stability and control for advanced users
• Go2-W (2025): Wheeled-leg variant, set to launch at CES

Roots of dispute

The university poorly projected it as a novelty, whereas it is already a commercial product launched in 2023. The university has faced a lot of criticism over this, and according to reports, their stall was required to be removed over this matter.

Statement from Galgotias University

As the criticism intensified, Galgotias University released an official statement in which they clarified that they are not the makers of this robotic dog. The university described it as a learning tool for students and called it a “moving classroom.” The university administration said that innovations have no boundaries, and termed the protest as “negative publicity.”