Kawasaki is pushing the boundaries of personal mobility with continued development of Corleo, its four-legged, hydrogen-powered ride-on robot first revealed at Expo 2025 in Osaka. What once looked like a pure sci-fi concept is now on a defined path, with Kawasaki planning public operation at Expo 2030 in Riyadh and potential commercialisation by 2035.
Riders sit astride the robotic platform and steer primarily through body-weight shifts, similar to riding a motorcycle—or even a horse—while electronic assistance makes the experience accessible to non-experts.
To underline its seriousness, Kawasaki has formed a dedicated SAFE ADVENTURE Business Development Team, reporting directly to the company president. The short-term goal is to deploy Corleo as on-site transport at the Riyadh World Expo, where it can traverse uneven or hard-to-access terrain more easily than conventional vehicles.
Kawasaki is also developing a full riding simulator, scheduled for 2027, using motion data and 3D models from Corleo’s development. Beyond training, the simulator opens doors to gaming and e-sports applications, highlighting the project’s strong digital focus.
Technically, Corleo borrows heavily from motorcycle concepts. Its four-legged layout offers terrain access wheels can’t, while a swingarm-style rear-leg mechanism helps absorb impacts and maintain rider stability. Power comes from a hydrogen internal combustion engine generating electricity, aligning with Kawasaki’s broader hydrogen strategy.
As part of Kawasaki’s wider SAFE ADVENTURE vision, Corleo could redefine how humans explore challenging landscapes—safely, intelligently, and emissions-free. Would you ride it?
