Galgotias University professor Neha Singh – who is embroiled in controversy after allegedly displaying a Chinese-made robotic dog as her institution’s own innovation – appears to have changed her LinkedIn settings to “Open to Work” following the development.
Singh, whose LinkedIn bio says her main strength is “verbal fluency”, said her remarks at the AI Impact Summit in the state capital about owning a robot had been “misconstrued”.
“I’ve always believed that communication is more than a skill – it’s a power that shapes identity, builds confidence and opens doors. With a natural feel for language, articulation and stage presence, I’ve spent years helping individuals unlock their voice and express themselves clearly and powerfully.”
My main strengths lie in verbal fluency, vocabulary building, public speaking and written communication. Whether training students for GD-PI, hosting high-stakes events, or designing communication workshops, I bring energy, structure, and purpose to every interaction.
What sets me apart is not just my language skills, but my ability to connect, inspire and uplift others through it. I enjoy working with students at different stages – guiding them to communicate with confidence, professionalism and authenticity,” says Singh’s bio on the network’s website.
The Greater Noida-based university apologized for the incident and also clarified that Neha Singh, who was stationed at the pavilion and introduced the RoboDog as ‘Orion’, was “misinformed” about the technical origins of the product on display.
The university also said that Professor Neha Singh had given “factually incorrect information” in her “camera enthusiasm”.
What happened?
A video of the event, which quickly went viral, shows Professor Neh Singh introducing the robot as “Orion”, prompting speculation online whether it was being portrayed as an in-house innovation.
Reacting to the controversy, Singh admitted that the situation may have escalated because of the way the presentation was made at the summit. She said her performance of the robot was done with enthusiasm at a fast pace, which could have led to misinterpretation.
She clarified that it was never intended to imply that the robotic dog was developed by the university. Instead, she claimed that the device was presented purely as a demonstration tool intended to inspire students to create something more advanced themselves.
Singh further emphasized that the institution’s larger objective is to introduce students to emerging AI technologies and promote hands-on learning through globally available tools. According to her, the emphasis is on equipping students with practical skills that will prepare them for real applications in artificial intelligence.