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Kawasaki Moves Rideable Four‑Leg Robot From Concept to Development, Targets Expo 2030 Prototype

Skeptics question whether the machine can match the agility shown in CGI within the timeline.

Overview

  • Kawasaki has formed a Safe Adventure Business Development Team to turn its Corleo rideable quadruped from a concept into a working machine.
  • The company aims to show a functioning prototype at Expo 2030 in Riyadh and is planning commercial availability around 2035.
  • A riding simulator to let users experience the vehicle virtually is in development, with release reported for next year.
  • Earlier materials featured a largely CGI video and a full‑scale model, with the concept depicted as hydrogen powered for off‑road endurance.
  • Kawasaki frames potential uses for recreation and mountain safety, though independent reporting notes uncertainty about real‑world capabilities by 2030.