Japanese company Kawasaki has shown off a new and interesting idea: Corleo, a robot with four legs that you can ride, like a horse, to go over rough ground. This new machine was presented at the Osaka Expo in 2025. It’s not just sitting there; a cool video shows Corleo and people riding it through forests, jumping over rocks, and walking on snowy ground. This makes you think about what personal travel could be like in the future.
Corleo, which stands for COoperative Robot with LEgs for Off-road environments, shows Kawasaki is trying something new with robots that look like living things. Unlike cars and bikes with wheels, Corleo has four legs that can move on their own, ending in shapes like hooves. This special design lets it go over bumps and uneven ground very well, opening up chances to explore and travel in places that normal vehicles can’t reach.
The video shows what Corleo could do, with riders seeming to control the robot by just moving their bodies a little, like riding a real horse. Kawasaki says that the vehicle “always watches how the rider moves to make it feel like the human and machine are one,” suggesting it’s easy and natural to control.
It’s thought that this future horse will use a hydrogen engine for power, which fits with the growing interest in clean energy. While we don’t have all the details yet, using hydrogen power shows they are thinking about travel that doesn’t harm the environment.
Right now, Corleo is just an idea that doesn’t move much, but it gives us a look at what might be possible in the future. Kawasaki, which is known for its motorcycles and four-wheelers, is trying a bold new path. They imagine a world where robot helpers could change how we travel and get to different places. Showing off Corleo has made a lot of people excited, with many comparing it to things from science fiction and thinking about how this kind of technology could be used in different ways, from fun to work.
As the Osaka Expo 2025 continues, Corleo is a sign of human creativity and the constant search for new ways to move around. While actually riding a robot horse over rough land might still be in the future, Kawasaki’s Corleo has definitely planted an exciting idea, making us think about a future where technology and nature work together smoothly.