A horse robot that could be used an alternative to real racing horses has been unveiled.
The Kawasaki Corleo has been designed by an aerospace systems company.
It is described as a robot that gets around on four independent robotic legs that move on their own, each with rubber “hooves” to grab onto stuff like rocky hills or muddy paths.
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It doesn’t have wheels – it walks or hops instead, apparently using AI to scope out the terrain and stay balanced.
A 150cc hydrogen engine powers the Corleo, making electricity for its legs and only letting out water vapour, which according to the company is “nice for the environment, especially for an off-road machine”.
You control it by leaning your body forwards, much like riding a horse, and sensors feel the rider’s moves for easy steering, as reported by Need To Know.
It looks slick, like a motorcycle, with a head-shaped shield, lights for riding at night and a screen that shows how much hydrogen is left and where you’re going.
The company behind the innovation, Kawasaki, said: “What’s special is the big idea.
“It’s not just something to ride but a ‘sensory off-road mobility machine’ that feels like part of you.”
Kawasaki specialises in motorcycles and robots but is dreaming big with this one.
Right now, the robot is just a concept, and researchers haven’t nailed down details of how fast it goes, how far it can travel, or how long the power lasts.
It says the Corleo will be released by 2050.
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