[Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Mobility

[Ted Kochanski]

All,

here's another take on electric mobility from LiveScience

https://www.livescience.com/technology/robotics/scientists-design-new-kind-of-robot-horse-that-you-can-one-day-ride-up-a-mountain

Scientists reveal new hydrogen-powered ‘robot horse’ that could one day
take you up a mountain
News <https://www.livescience.com/news>
By Jess Thomson <https://www.livescience.com/author/jess-thomson>
published yesterday

Japanese engineers have unveiled a concept design of the Corleo, a
four-legged robotic horse that could one day carry people across a vast
range of terrains.

A new type of robot inspired by an animal has been unveiled — and this
time, it's a horse.

Corleo, a hydrogen-powered robot with four legs designed to be ridden by
humans, has been announced by Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy
Industries at a showcase event ahead of the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, which
starts April 13. However, the robot is still in its concept phase of
development; a functioning prototype has not been made public.

This robot, unlike previous animal-shaped bots such as *Boston Dynamics'
dog Spot* <https://www.livescience.com/49760-robot-dog-boston-dynamics.html>,
is designed for people to ride it as the machinery uses artificial
intelligence (AI) and specially designed legs to navigate complex
terrains...

Horse power

Kawasaki proposes that Corleo will have an AI system that enhances its
balance and navigation, with the robot responding to the body movements of
the rider — just like a real horse. The robot will also have a heads-up
display in front of the rider much like a motorcycle does, showing
important information.

"Equipped with an instrument panel that displays hydrogen level, route to
the summit, center of gravity position, and other information. At night, it
supports optimal riding by projecting markers onto the road surface to
indicate the path ahead," Kawasaki representatives added.

Corleo will be driven by a 150cc engine powered by a hydrogen fuel cell.
Hydrogen fuel cells work by converting chemical energy from hydrogen into
electricity. Hydrogen gas is split into protons (H+) and electrons, and the
electrons create electricity that can power the motor. This process
produces zero emissions, with only water as a byproduct. Hydrogen fuel
cells can easily be recharged by refuelling them with hydrogen gas.


Ted
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