Kawasaki Corleo, the hydrogen mechanical horse

Kawasaki unveils Corleo, a hydrogen-powered robotic horse designed for individual transportation.

Presented at Expo Osaka-Kansai 2025, Corleo is a completely innovative and wildly imaginative concept developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries: a quadruped robotic vehicle fueled by hydrogen and designed to be ridden. Combining artificial intelligence and clean energy, Corleo is designed to operate on various terrains with stability and fluidity.

Its four robotic legs operate independently, allowing the machine to traverse uneven surfaces. Each is individually powered, ensuring balance and agility. Beneath the saddle, a 150 cc hydrogen engine generates the electricity needed for operation. This energy choice positions Corleo as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional off-road vehicles.

Inspired by Kawasaki motorcycle designs, Corleo boasts a sleek silhouette made of metal and carbon fiber. At the front, a “shield” in the shape of a head, integrated with lights, echoes the aggressive lines of the brand’s two-wheeled vehicles.

Like a real one, but not necessarily better

Unique feature: Corleo is not controlled with handlebars. It reacts to the rider’s body movements. By shifting its center of gravity, the user guides direction and speed. A heads-up display (HUD) provides real-time information on hydrogen levels, stability, and weight distribution.

The robot’s rubber “hooves” enhance grip, whether on hard or textured surfaces. Capable of jumping over certain obstacles, Corleo has not yet revealed specific performance metrics, such as maximum speed or range.

Still in prototype stage, it does not have a detailed technical sheet. Kawasaki hints at a possible commercialization around 2050, without firm commitment. With Corleo, the Japanese brand affirms its desire to combine advanced robotics and sustainable mobility, hinting at a new era of individual transportation. A wonderfully playful tool, certainly, but a sustainable mobility solution—we will see.

READ ALSO: Toyota wants to take us traveling in a hamster ball