It’s fair to say the pace of robotic evolution has been very high recently. From humanoid robots starting to enter home use, to factories using more and more sophisticated robots, the progress is impressive.

But it’s groundbreaking concepts like this one from Kawasaki that feel especially next-level.

Called CORLEO, this four-legged robot concept is revealed as part of the Expo 2025 Osaka.

Cross between an off-road capable motorcycle and a horse, CORLEO is a hydrogen-powered robot that a user rides, on, much like they would an equine animal.

Side profile of Corleo and it’s hydrogen canisters.

With adaptive hooves, advanced articulation, and sophisticated gyroscopes, CORLEO is able to carry adults at high speeds across rugged terrain, much like a horse might.

A high-tech control panel and augmented projections at night give the metal beast the ability to traverse tricky landscapes in any lighting conditions.

The hydrogen powertrain gives CORLEO a silent and emissions-free operation.

Strictly a high-tech concept, this robotic, horse-like machine nevertheless makes for a fascinating study into how we might get around in the future.

Check out operation of the robot horse in the video below. And look at that leap!

robot riding
The robotic horse can tackle tough terrain, both uphill and down.
Kawasaki claims Corleo uses AI to keep riders level and safe at all times.
The side Profile of the horse looks like something straight out of Science fiction.
Kawasaki unveiled the robot as part of the Osaka Expo.
Rear angle of the robotic horse.

Via DesignBoom.


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5 Comments

  1. arcb42633

    Very interesting. I wish the head would look abit more like hose. But it’s still a beautiful design and piece of art.

  2. Michael Balog

    Have only ridden a real horse twice in my life, and didn’t like it much, but this magnificent mechanical beast cries out for a run! Not a billionaire, so maybe I’ll have to wait until Kawasaki builds it in USA. Like that might ever happen….

  3. JEANNIE TERRY

    Pretty cool horse-robot.
    Only the billionaires will be able to buy it due to the tariffs on Japan.

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