Japanese company Kawasaki has introduced Corleo, the world’s first robotic horse.
According to the company’s press release, Corleo stands on four stable legs. The rear legs are equipped with shock absorbers and move independently of the front legs using a motorcycle-style swingarm mechanism.
- This design helps absorb impact while in motion, allowing the rider to maintain a steady posture on rough terrain.
- Steering the futuristic robosteed is done by shifting the rider’s center of gravity — just like on a real horse.
- Kawasaki says Corleo makes it easier and safer for beginners to travel across mountains and bodies of water that would be hard to navigate with tires — unless you're an experienced rider.
One particularly notable feature: Corleo runs on hydrogen. The fuel is stored in a tank inside the rear legs and processed by a hydrogen engine located in the front legs. Kawasaki hopes this innovation will help normalize hydrogen-powered mobility in everyday life.
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