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Kawasaki Reveals Hydrogen-Powered Rideable Robot CORLEO at Osaka-Kansai Expo

The futuristic quadruped prototype combines hydrogen fuel technology, AI navigation, and innovative design for all-terrain mobility.

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Kawasaki Heavy Industries has unveiled the Corleo, a ride-on robot horse, in Osaka
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Overview

  • CORLEO, Kawasaki's hydrogen-powered, four-legged robot, was unveiled on April 4, 2025, at a preview event for the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
  • Designed as a conceptual prototype, CORLEO integrates AI-driven navigation and responds to rider body movements for control and stability.
  • The robot is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell and features a heads-up display providing navigation and performance data.
  • Inspired by agile animals and video game aesthetics, CORLEO is envisioned as a potential all-terrain alternative to motorcycles within the next 25 years.
  • Kawasaki positions CORLEO as part of its broader strategy to innovate in robotics and advance carbon-neutral mobility technologies.