When the world’s attention is moving towards AI, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group, a multinational automotive company in Japan just released the prototype for its sophisticated hydrogen-powered four legged robot.
The firm specifically designed this robot to carry humans across almost all terrains on Earth. Riders can ride it across the forest, climb mountains, and run across other terrains on Earth. Kawasaki named this futuristic robot CORLEO and they debuted it at a showcasing event hosted for the upcoming Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025.
Why CORLEO, the four legged robot is special
Kawasaki built this futuristic robot with several fascinating features that will give the user the best riding experience across any terrain. Firstly, the hydrogen-powered robot is designed to respond to its rider’s body movements. It also has advanced integrated AI systems to give users a supportive balance for proper navigation across any terrain.
CORLEO is referred to as a four-legged robot as it comes with four legs for proper balancing and navigation across unsteady surfaces. The company behind the project names it a super-alternative for motorcycles.
So, how can you enjoy your ride on this technology? To ride on CORLEO, you are expected to climb the robot as anyone can climb onto the back of a horse. You will mount on its back as if you are riding a horse. However, the movement of this robot is quite different from that of a horse. Kawasaki reveals that CORLEO moves like stronger animals like panthers and deer.
Whether you are an experienced horse rider or not, you can comfortably use this vehicle as it is beginner-friendly. The company revealed that the four-legged robots offer stability, and balance and allow users to move across mountainous regions.
Technologies Used on CORLEO
Kawasaki designed CORLEO to operate using a hydrogen fuel cell and also a 150cc engine. This implies that the robot can operate for longer periods without disappointing its users. The company also used this alternative to join the list of Japanese companies embracing cleaner energy solutions. Upon power, each leg of the robot operates autonomously to give users the best experience.
Unlike already existing traditional ways of controlling robots, CORLEO operates following the rider’s body movement. This implies that when the rider adjusts to the center of gravity, the robot will automatically adjust its movement in real-time. Kawasaki used the heads-up display (HUD) technology to collect important real-time data from the operation of the robot.
This real-time data includes the navigation details, movement stability like weight distribution, and also hydrogen levels. The company hopes to improve the operation of the robot in the future by developing a more conceptual model.
As of now, Kawasaki is yet to release other technical detailed specifications of the robot. These include detailed information on its battery life, speed, or range. However, Kawasaki envisioned launching an upgraded version of CORLEO to the market within the next 25 years. Before then, they will surely release all the details about the robot to the world. What do you think about this futuristic rideable robot?
