Indian university faces backlash for claiming Chinese robodog as own at AI summit

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) faced backlash after a professor claimed that a robotic dog developed by the Chinese firm Unitree was created by the university. The incident occurred during an AI summit, where the professor presented the robotic dog as an achievement of IIT Roorkee. The claim quickly drew criticism on social media, with users pointing out the similarities between the presented robotic dog and the Unitree model. IIT Roorkee later acknowledged the error, stating that the robotic dog was not developed by the university but was rather a demonstration of the institute's capabilities in AI and robotics. The incident has raised concerns about the need for transparency and accountability in academic institutions, especially when it comes to technological advancements. It also highlights the importance of accurate representation of research and development efforts, particularly in the rapidly evolving field of AI and robotics.