With the introduction of the CORLEO, a robotic, horse-like off-road vehicle intended to bring the excitement of motorcycle riding to rough, natural terrain, Kawasaki has ushered in a daring new era in personal mobility. CORLEO is a new form of outdoor experience that combines robots and Kawasaki’s motorcycle DNA. It is designed with four independently moving legs and sophisticated rider-monitoring systems.
Drive units in each limb power CORLEO’s legged mobility system, which is designed to navigate difficult terrain and provides exceptional stability and shock absorption. Even while climbing stairs or difficult terrain, riders may maintain a stable, forward-facing stance thanks to the swing-arm hind legs’ independent movement from the front.
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The tiny 150cc hydrogen engine at the center of CORLEO powers its robotic legs by producing energy. A rear-mounted canister holds the hydrogen, providing an environmentally friendly energy source without sacrificing functionality. Slip-resistant, rubber-based patches on each hoof provide traction on a variety of surfaces, including grasslands and rocky paths.
The handlebars and weight shifts allow for completely intuitive rider control, and the stirrups can be adjusted to ensure a natural riding position. Real-time input, including center of gravity monitoring, route direction, and hydrogen levels, is provided by a sophisticated sensor panel. The technology can immediately beam path signs onto the ground at night, improving safety and visibility.
Watch the concept video below to witness the CORLEO in action.
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We doubt a lot of thinking has gone into how this thing would work because it’s only a concept film, but it would be interesting to see how the rider might manage some of Corleo’s activities.
For example, how would you instruct the leg-equipped machine you are riding to jump over a gap? How can you instruct it to plant its left foot on a certain hard rock and then use the other three legs to repeat that action?
Since the trailer feels more like a movie trailer than a commercial demonstration, it does not address these questions.
