Kawasaki Heavy Industries, who typically manufacture high-end motorcycles, unveiled the robotic horse concept at the Osaka Kansai Expo on April 4, 2025, as part of it's 'Impulse to Move' project.
The two-seater quadruped is a 'a 'revolutionary off-road personal mobility vehicle,' Kawazaki said, which can 'adapt to various terrains, including grasslands, rocky areas, and rubble fields.'
The company adds that each of these rear legs can 'swing up and down independently from the front leg unit' to better absorb the impact of running.
Equipped with multiple sensors and an AI brain, riders will be able to shift the Corleo robot with just their weight, powered by a 150cc hydrogen generator for power and movement.
This system uses hydrogen from tanks in the rear to produce electricity for each of the legs' drive systems, which means that the only waste Corleo will leave on the roads will be clean water produced by burning hydrogen.
Despite the incredible promotional, primarily-CGI concept video, the Corleo robot was only shown to stretch its legs at its unveiling, with Kawazaki emphasising that the concept will likely not be created until 2050.
