If self-driving cars feel otherworldly, a leading motorcycle manufacturer is looking to up the game with a futuristic, off-roading mobility vehicle that resembles a mechanical horse.

Corleo, a concept introduced by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, is a four-legged, all-terrain vehicle. Functioning similar to a motorcycle, Corleo is controlled by a rider's weight shifts. It features slip-resistant rubber hooves, a hydrogen-powered engine, and a digital navigation system.

Known for its motorcycles, Kawasaki debuted Corleo in April, during the Japan World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. The robot has been brought back to the forefront thanks to this recent June 19 post by @japan, an official account managed by the Government of Japan, and this June 21 article in Forbes.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries unveil model of four-legged concept

A CGI YouTube video of the vehicle, racing through forests, scaling cliffs and jumping over rock formations, had more than 1.2 million videos, as of June 24.

"Forget horses. Forget wheels. This thing walks like a beast," TikTok creator Tech Lab said in a video. "Rocks, stairs, whatever. It doesn't care. Not sci-fi, not a dream. It's Kawasaki and it's real."

Intrigued to learn more? Here's what to know about Kawasaki's Corleo concept.

How does Corleo work?

Power: 150cc hydrogen engine, mounted at the vehicle's rear
Legs: Four mechanical legs. The rear and front legs move independently from each other to absorb shocks during walking and running.
Hooves: Rubber, slip-resistant hooves that adapt to different terrain
Navigation system: Digital system that displays hydrogen levels, route maps, a rider's center of gravity and during night, projection markers on the road's surface to indicate the path ahead