When stray dogs meet robot dog in IIT Kanpur, video goes viral

The lawns of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur recently witnessed a unique encounter when real dogs encountered a robotic dog. This intriguing event took place during IIT Kanpur's annual tech festival, Techkriti, and a video capturing the moment has gone viral on Instagram.

The video, shared by Dr. Mukesh Bangar, Founder and CEO of Muks Robotics, the company behind the innovative robot dog, shows a curious stray dog cautiously approaching the robotic canine. The robot, equipped with advanced AI, responds playfully, even flipping onto its back in a gesture that mimics real dog behavior. The interaction attracts the attention of other stray dogs who join in, circling the robotic newcomer, trying to understand its presence in their territory.

From performing simple duties to advanced tasks, robots have entered practically every industry, changing the world we live in. In the past decade, robotic technology has improved dramatically. Recently, a video showcased what happened when technology and reality crossed paths. The delightful video, taken at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, captured a stray dog's reaction to encountering a robotic dog.


In the video, a curious dog is seen running around the robot dog, intrigued by its design and build. The real dog, though a little apprehensive, tries to playfully engage with the robotic dog as the latter tries to reciprocate its moves. Meanwhile, other dogs are also seen trying to figure out the presence of a new dog in their territory, as they circle the duo.


The clip was captured during IIT Kanpur's four-day tech fest 'Techkriti'. This was the 30th edition of the annual technical and entrepreneurial fest and took place from March 14 to March 17. According to a press release, the theme for this year's fest was 'The Cosmic Nexus'. The festival featured competitive events spanning various domains, including Robogames, Take Off, Software Corner, Mandakini, Model United Nations, Fintech, ECDC, Design, and Technovation.

The video left internet users amused, with many posting an array of comments. While some were thrilled to see the amazing amalgamation of technology and reality, others hailed India's advancements in robotics.