Forget electric bikes, Kawasaki is building an electric horse for actual production

[Dave Rocks]

CORLEO is a four-legged mobility platform that blends Kawasaki’s robotics expertise with its burgeoning experience in electric motorcycles. The rear legs use a swing-arm mechanism derived from motorcycle suspension, allowing independent vertical movement to absorb shocks. The rider controls it by shifting body weight, similar to horseback riding, with electronic support systems helping stabilize the vehicle over rough terrain.

Unlike electric dirt bikes or eMTBs, staples of the off-road electric mobility world, CORLEO isn’t rolling on wheels. It’s designed to traverse mountainous terrain and even water-adjacent areas using articulated robotic legs. And instead of a battery pack, it runs on hydrogen to generate electricity for propulsion.

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[fooferdoggie]

rich people's toys.

 

[Dave Rocks]

^ Blinders

 

[Chargeride]

I think horseriders should wear fullface motorcross helmets and make engine noises as they ride.