Kawasaki Reveals CORLEO: Hydrogen Robot With Legs

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Kawasaki Heavy Industries showcased CORLEO at Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025—a hydrogen-powered quadruped vehicle designed to conquer terrains where conventional vehicles fail

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Four independent robotic legs with rubber hooves give CORLEO exceptional grip across rocky areas, grasslands, and rubble without needing established paths.

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The 150cc hydrogen engine generates electricity for each leg's drive unit, producing only water vapor as emission—perfectly aligned with global efforts to reduce carbon footprints

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Riders control CORLEO through intuitive weight shifts detected by steps and handlebars rather than traditional buttons or levers, creating what Kawasaki calls a "reassuring sense of unity

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An advanced instrument panel displays hydrogen levels, route guidance, and center of gravity position, while night navigation is aided by projected markers illuminating the optimal path

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The motorcycle-inspired design features a streamlined body made from metal and carbon materials with a head-like shield that incorporates integrated lighting.

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Despite keeping maximum speed, range, and weight capacity under wraps, Kawasaki positions CORLEO for potential market launch around 2050—aligning with Japan's net-zero emissions target.

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CORLEO merges Kawasaki's 50+ years of robotics expertise with its motorcycle engineering heritage, building on previous quadruped platforms like Bex and Kaleido

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Beyond recreation, the vehicle shows promise for emergency response in disaster zones and scientific exploration in remote areas inaccessible to wheeled vehicles.

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While hydrogen power enables zero-emission operation, limited refueling infrastructure remains a challenge—though Japan plans to establish approximately 1,000 hydrogen stations by 2030.

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