Kawasaki's hydrogen-powered, horse-like rideable robot CORLEO is coming in 2035
Kawasaki is turning sci-fi into reality with CORLEO, a four-legged, hydrogen-powered ride that's set to launch commercially around 2035.
First shown off as a concept at Expo 2025 Osaka, CORLEO is now moving toward production, with a live demo planned for Expo 2030 Riyadh.
The robot runs on a front-mounted 150cc hydrogen engine
CORLEO runs on a front-mounted 150cc hydrogen engine that powers each robotic leg.
Its flexible rubber hooves and independent suspension let it handle rough ground—think grass, rocks, or rubble—without breaking a sweat.
How do you ride it?
Riding CORLEO feels a bit like horseback riding: just shift your weight on the adjustable stirrups or use the handlebars.
The onboard display keeps tabs on hydrogen levels and routes, and even lights up your path at night.
A riding simulator is also in the works
A riding simulator using motion data and virtual worlds is coming by 2027—perfect for testing or maybe even gaming.
With over a billion social media impressions from its first expo appearance, it's clear people are pretty hyped about this futuristic ride.