PETA India Requests Galgotias University to Donate Robotic Dog for Circus Animal Replacement

PETA India has urged Galgotias University to donate its robotic dog 'Orion' to replace real dogs used in circuses, aiming to facilitate animal rehabilitation. The robot was recently showcased at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, where the university faced criticism for presenting a Chinese-made robot as its own and was asked to vacate the event. PETA highlighted the stressful conditions faced by circus animals and suggested that technology can offer humane alternatives, with students potentially aiding in training performers to use such innovations.