PETA urges Galgotias University to donate robot dog to replace circus animals

PETA India wrote to Galgotias University, urging it to donate its robotic dog ‘Orion’ to replace real dogs used in circuses. The robot was recently showcased at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, where the university tried to pass off the Chinese robot as its own. PETA said the move could highlight how technology can help prevent animal suffering.