Hydrogen-Powered Kawasaki Corleo is a Quadruped Robot You Can Ride Into Battle

Unlike humanoid robots, the Kawasaki Corleo gets around on four independent robotic legs that move on their own, each with rubber “hooves” to grab onto stuff like rocky hills or muddy paths. It doesn’t have wheels—it walks or hops instead, using AI to check out the terrain and stay balanced.

A 150cc hydrogen engine powers it, making electricity for the legs and only letting out water vapor, which is nice for the environment, especially for an off-road machine. You control it by leaning your body, kind of like riding a horse, and sensors feel your moves for easy steering. It looks slick, like a motorcycle, with a head-shaped shield, lights for riding at night, and a screen that shows things like how much hydrogen is left and where you’re going.

What’s special is the big idea: it’s not just something to ride but a “sensory off-road mobility machine” that feels like part of you. Kawasaki, a company that specializes in motorcycles and robots, is dreaming big with this one.

Right now, it’s just a concept—they haven’t nailed down details like how fast it goes, how far it can travel, or how long the power lasts, and they’re thinking it might come out around 2050. Some people aren’t sure about it, saying the fancy video looks too CGI and that building something this tricky—like jumping over big gaps—might be tough. Others think it’s an exciting idea for green, go-anywhere travel.
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