Galgotias University Chinese Robodog Row Explained: Was Professor Neha Singh Fired After Delhi AI Summit?

India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam was meant to be a grand showcase of India's technological prowess. However, for Greater Noida-based Galgotias University, the prestigious event quickly turned into a public relations nightmare. The institution was unceremoniously asked to vacate its expo stall after a viral video exposed their highly publicized "in-house innovation" as a commercially available Chinese product.

At the center of this massive storm is Professor Neha Singh. Following the embarrassing fiasco, rumors immediately began swirling across social media: Was the professor fired for the gaffe? Here is the complete truth behind the controversy.

Orion" Robodog Fiasco

The row erupted when a video of Professor Neha Singh, the Head of the Communications Department at the university, went viral. In the clip, she enthusiastically introduced a quadruped robotic dog named "Orion." She claimed that the sophisticated machine was developed by the university's Centre of Excellence under a massive ₹350 crore artificial intelligence initiative.

However, eagle-eyed tech enthusiasts and netizens quickly debunked the bold claims. They identified the robot not as an indigenous Indian creation, but as the Unitree Go2—a mass-produced robotic dog manufactured by the Chinese robotics firm Unitree. The machine is easily available online for approximately ₹2 to ₹3 lakh ($1,600 - $2,800). The revelation sparked massive outrage, with critics and opposition leaders accusing the institution of passing off cheap imported hardware as a homegrown breakthrough at a national event.

Is Professor Neha Singh Fired?

As the backlash mounted, organizers ordered Galgotias University to shut down its pavilion and cut their power supply. Shortly after, Professor Neha Singh’s LinkedIn profile updated its status to "Open to Work" before eventually displaying an 'Error 404' page, indicating it had been deleted or deactivated. This fueled intense speculation that she had been sacked or forced to resign.

However, the university has officially cleared the air. Galgotias University Registrar Nitin Kumar Gaur confirmed that Professor Neha Singh has not been suspended or fired. > "She is not suspended and has been told to stay. Until the complete investigation into why such a mistake was committed is completed, such proceedings will continue," Gaur stated, adding that the entire university should not be judged over one person's error.

Apology and Accountability

In a hastily drafted clarification, the university distanced itself from the claims, apologizing profusely for the "confusion." The official statement noted that their representative was "ill-informed," "unauthorized to speak to the press," and gave factually incorrect information purely out of the "enthusiasm of being on camera."

Professor Singh has also stepped forward to take accountability, though she defended her intentions. She explained that her remarks were misinterpreted due to the rush and euphoria of the exhibition. According to Singh, the word "developed" referred to the students researching and experimenting with the robot in their labs to build applications, not manufacturing the actual hardware.

While her job appears safe pending an internal probe, the "Chinese robodog" row will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most embarrassing academic blunders in recent tech history.