Amidst a series of controversies, Galgotias University has once again found itself under scrutiny after making a bold claim about the creation of a soccer drone. The university's assertion that it had built the drone from scratch sparked a heated debate online, with many questioning the veracity of their statement. But here's where it gets controversial... The claim centers around a device that the university described as the product of its own end-to-end engineering, which was showcased at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. However, social media users quickly identified the drone as a commercially available model known as the Striker V3 ARF, which can be purchased in the Indian market for around Rs 40,000. This revelation led to a separate dispute over the origin of robotic dogs presented by the university, causing them to be asked to leave the expo area. The robot on display, labeled 'Orion', was actually the Unitree Go2, a model made by the Chinese company Unitree Robotics, which is sold online in India for between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 3 lakh. This incident raises questions about the authenticity of the university's claims and the potential misuse of foreign technology. And this is the part most people miss... The university's response on X, formerly Twitter, was that the robotic dog was bought from Unitree and was being used only as a learning tool for students. However, this explanation does not seem to satisfy the public, who are demanding transparency and accountability. So, what do you think? Do you agree with the university's explanation, or do you think there's more to this story? Share your thoughts in the comments below and let's discuss!
