The robotic dog in question was recently displayed at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, where the university courted controversy after trying to pass off the Chinese robot as its own.
The robotic dog was displayed at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 where it drew controversy. File pic
PETA India has urged the Galgotias University to donate its robotic dog Orion to help replace real dogs used in circuses and facilitate their rehabilitation.
The robotic dog in question was recently displayed at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, where the university courted controversy after trying to pass off the Chinese robot as its own.
In a February 26 letter to the university, PETA wrote, “It may be used to replace real dogs used in shows who we can then rehome to loving families or in a sanctuary.”
It added, “The donation of Orion would show that Galgotias University is committed to animal welfare and using technology for good. Your students could even play a direct role by training circus performers to use the technology and by supporting their smooth transition to humane, tech-driven alternatives.”
There was no immediate response from Galgotias University on the letter.
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