After being asked to leave the AI Impact Summit Expo for allegedly presenting a Chinese robodog as their creation, professors from Galgotias University have clarified that they did not claim ownership of the robot. Professor Neha Singh explained that a miscommunication occurred while discussing the robot’s capabilities, leading to the misunderstanding. The professors emphasized that their intention was for students to study and develop the robot further, not to falsely claim it as their own.
Professor Singh clarified that the robodog was brought to the expo for research and learning purposes, not to mislead anyone. She expressed confidence that this incident would not tarnish the university’s reputation, citing its significant contributions to national development. Professor Aishwarya Srivastava also expressed regret over the miscommunication, stating that the university’s participation in the summit aimed to showcase student projects and support India’s initiatives.
Srivastava emphasized that the university did not intend to harm India’s image and aligned with the vision of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. While not offering an apology, she acknowledged that the situation was misunderstood and blown out of proportion on social media. The professors stressed that their students have developed iOS apps, highlighting their commitment to innovation and national progress.
