Kawasaki Heavy Industries has introduced a new robotic mobility concept called CORLEO, which debuted at the Osaka-Kansai Expo in 2025. This four-legged machine combines elements of sci-fi, horseback riding, and motorcycles, operated by shifting body weight like riding a horse. It is designed for off-road exploration and runs on hydrogen power, showcasing Kawasaki’s expertise in robotics and motorcycles.
CORLEO is not just a futuristic vehicle, but a way to reconnect with the instinct to move and explore treacherous terrain. It is designed to absorb impact from rough trails and keep the rider steady while facing forward. The machine is powered by hydrogen canisters inserted into its rear legs, with a hydrogen engine generating energy in its front legs, making it an environmentally conscious mobility solution.
While the idea of riding a robotic horse may seem absurd, Kawasaki is determined to make hydrogen mobility a reality with CORLEO. The machine will be showcased at the Osaka-Kansai Expo along with other futuristic designs, promising an entertaining and imaginative display of the future of transportation. Whether CORLEO becomes a functional vehicle or remains a sci-fi concept remains to be seen, but it has already captured the collective imagination.
