The India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi has become a flashpoint for authenticity in tech showcases. Galgotias University’s ‘Orion’ robodog—revealed as a Chinese Unitree Go2—ignited outrage, with Wipro’s similar display drawing unwanted parallels. But the IT behemoth is firm: it’s no hardware player.
Company insiders distanced Wipro on Wednesday, stating, ‘Our focus is software; we have no full robots of our own.’ The distinction is crucial as the university battles accusations of misrepresentation, with its expo stall allegedly slated for removal.
Wipro’s rep demoed the ‘TJ’ AI robodog, praising its disaster-response prowess where humans dare not tread. Built by Unitree Robotics, the device underscores software’s role in enhancing foreign hardware—a point Wipro stresses to differentiate from Galgotias’ ownership claims.
Central Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw waded in, confirming actions against expo lapses. ‘Outstanding AI solutions abounded,’ he noted. ‘Accountability is key, but so is recognizing merit.’ His remarks come amid political sparring, with opposition targeting government oversight.
Galgotias called the backlash ‘overhyped,’ vowing alignment with India’s AI mission. Yet, the row has exposed vulnerabilities in high-profile events. For Wipro, the clarification shields its reputation, reminding the sector that transparency builds trust in the AI race.