Kawasaki has recently revealed its computer-generated concept for the Corleo, a “robotic horse.” The video shows the automated equine galloping through

Because of course they are.

AI generated video here:

https://youtu.be/t1ckJdIp_NA

NGL - I kinda want to run around on an AI robot panther. Can we get 4 more, paint them different colors, and merge them into a giant robot? That would be sweet!

  • Cousin Mose@lemmy.hogru.chEnglish
    7·
    2 days ago

    Is this necessary? Seriously, we are heading into a climate crises (or more accurately, already in one) and now we need to manufacture this shit?

    • Grappling7155@lemmy.caEnglish
      3·
      2 days ago

      Unless this thing runs on fossil fuels, I don’t think it’s really going to have a big impact on climate change.

      I guess there’s an argument that this is taking away engineering hours from projects that might have more practical uses in addressing climate change but I’d counter that sometimes engineers need a break from their usual work to avoid burning out from tedious incremental tasks and rigid processes. A bit of time and space for experimentation can be helpful, reinvigorating, and can lead to future discoveries and inventions if done right.

  • Redex@lemmy.worldEnglish
    23·
    2 days ago

    This is a concept for a hydrogen powered robot for 2050. There is no shot they’re developing this and even if they are it’s literally a quarter of a century from now. This is just marketing BS.

  • "no" banana@lemmy.worldEnglish
    40·
    2 days ago

    I’m sorry but we already have horses. Things we don’t have which should be ridable are things like spiders, mice, sausages, millipedes, cats etc. Make one of those!

    edit: looks like it walks more like a cat than a horse. I guess we’re getting a cat.

    • SabinStargem@lemmy.todayEnglish
      3·
      2 days ago

      Monkey paw curls

      “…it is now the 12th year of the 2nd American Civil war. The 3rd Roboticized Cavalry of Free America rode yesterday onto Texan soil, assisting Mexican forces in deterring Trumpanic Raiders from the fledging Mexican territory. Casualties were moderate, but sustainable…”

    • AJ1@lemmy.caEnglish
      8·
      2 days ago

      I’m waiting for the laser sword as a standard option. It’s always a bad idea to buy the first model anyway, and you know it’s coming. I mean who in their right mind rides a robot horse without a light sabre?

  • 𞋴𝛂𝛋𝛆@lemmy.worldEnglish
    35·
    3 days ago

    I see right to repair nightmare. It’s basically disposable.

    • Ask your shade tree mechanic about fixing this one.
    • I have one that has been sitting in my garage for three years untouched and won’t start - best offer
    • it rides fine there is just a small screeching sound in reverse
    • sometimes it powers off suddenly and collapses at 30 MPH
    • previous owner used it on the snow/beach
    • it fell in the pool once
    • it doesn’t have a charger
    • it gets really hot while charging

    If every instance above is not a giant red flag you’d walk away from, I have a great deal on a bridge to sell you. It is a novelty at best and worthless on any second hand market other than the dealer itself which is basically slavery for the average person. There is not a single standardized part that can be second sourced on such a toy. When the manufacturer no longer supports it, the thing will be disposable. So from a dystopian burn down the world perspective this is a great leap forward. Super cool concept, but unless there is real universal parts standardisation and the thing is fully open sourced, this is like everything that is wrong with the world right now; neo feudalism.

  • nondescripthandle@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    6·
    2 days ago

    Bet it sucks to ride tbh. I cannot imagine that being more comfortable than a motorcycle of any kind. There has to be better ways for rough terrain than reinventing the wheel. Bet the investors love it though so I suppose mission accomplished.

    • Dr. Moose@lemmy.worldEnglish
      7·
      2 days ago

      Why not? Our legs are already better than any wheel could ever get. Why not apply this to robots given they can be good enough

      • nondescripthandle@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
        4·
        2 days ago

        Because ambulation and passenger transportation aren’t the same thing otherwise the wings on planes would flap like a birds. As a passenger you’re gong to be very aware of the movements and it’s going to feel like shit.

        • Dr. Moose@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          2 days ago

          If airplane wings could flap they absolutely would. Our biological equivalent is objectively better than any mechanical tech we have right now. It’s really hard to beat millions of years of evolution.

          You can very easily smooth out passenger’s position same way a horse’s head feels comfortable on top of a horse.

  • nthavoc@lemmy.todayEnglish
    2·
    2 days ago

    Wasn’t the ATV invented because it covered most off-road situations to get around quicker?

  • MakiEnglish
    14·
    2 days ago

    Looks like an AI-generated article to me. That “vehicle” looks more like a baboon than a horse; just look at the butt.

  • tiredofsametab@fedia.io
    10·
    2 days ago

    As someone who owns a Kawasaki motorcycle and has been very pleased with their sales and service staff: won’t touch that thing. I don’t even know how/where one would refuel the thing; I’ve not seen hydrogen Stations anywhere here in japanJapan so far despite various automakers talking about it.