Kawasaki Announces CORLEO: Its Hydrogen-Powered and AI-Equipped Four-Legged Robotic Concept Vehicle

By Sidharth Joseph Published on April 7, 2025, 09:06 IST

At the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, Kawasaki Heavy Industries has announced CORLEO – the company’s latest innovative concept vehicle. It is a robotic horse that is powered by a hydrogen engine and which is equipped with artificial intelligence, offering riders both stable and balanced movement across diverse terrains and multiple surfaces.

Kawasaki CORLEO Announced at Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025

The newly-announced Kawasaki CORLEO robotic concept vehicle draws inspiration from the brand’s own motorcycle designs and makes use of a 150cc hydrogen engine. Power is generated onto the four legs with the help of this hydrogen engine and as each leg works separately, the robotic vehicle is allowed to travel through rough and uneven surfaces seamlessly – enabling off-road capabilities. Furthermore, the rubber hooves also enhance grip and stability, and the vehicle has the capability to jump over obstacles when needed.

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Speaking more about its design and performance, its streamlined body is made out of carbon and metal, featuring a bike-like head portion along with built-in lights for visibility in dark. Traditional controls are reported to be absent on it and it basically responds to rider movements for operation. Its steps are also adjusted with the shifts in center-of-gravity. Moreover, the HUD screen (heads-up display) provides riders with real-time information such as navigation, movement stability, weight distribution, and hydrogen level.

While Kawasaki’s CORLEO portrays the brand’s commitment to a future where both robotics and sustainable energy solutions are brought together for personal transportation, its four-legged robotic vehicle is still a conceptual model. Also, details pointing to its speed or range aren’t revealed yet. As of now, though definitive details concerning its development timeline nor market availability haven’t been provided by the brand, a potential release by 2050 is being expected.

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