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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Kawasaki Creates Amazing Rideable Robotic Lion
Caption: Kawasaki has unveiled a futuristic four-legged robotic lion you can ride on. Designed for off-road personal mobility, it offers a glimpse into what could be the next generation of eco-friendly transport. Dubbed Corleo — a name evoking both lion and equestrian imagery — the hydrogen-powered concept was unveiled at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan in the first week of April 2025. Developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries rather than its motorcycle division, Corleo blends robotic innovation with the firm's trademark motorcycle DNA. The result is a machine that walks like a quadruped but draws inspiration from the handling and dynamics of a motorbike. In a promotional, visualised video, Corleo is seen bounding over rugged terrain with ease, its sleek front-end resembling the fairing of a sportbike. Riders control the machine through intuitive weight shifts and handlebar input, adopting low crouches at speed and upright positions for navigating obstacles. At its core is a compact 150cc hydrogen engine that generates electricity to power the robotic limbs. According to Kawasaki, for night-time use, Corleo can project path markers directly onto the terrain to assist navigation. Though still in concept form, Corleo represents a bold step in alternative mobility - potentially transforming how we travel off road.
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