April 11th 2025

Here are the key developments in robot innovation this week:

Kawasaki's CORLEO Robot

Kawasaki unveiled CORLEO, a four-legged robot inspired by animals like horses and wolves. Designed for off-road missions, disaster recovery, and mobility support, CORLEO features hoof-like extremities that allow it to traverse rugged terrains, climb slopes, and even carry human riders. It operates in three modes: walking, riding, and climbing. Powered by hydrogen fuel cells, CORLEO represents a shift toward biomimetic robotics and sustainable mobility solutions

AI-Powered Service Robots in Hospitality

The hospitality sector is increasingly adopting AI-driven service robots to address labor shortages and improve customer experiences. These robots streamline workflows in hotels and restaurants, with the market projected to grow significantly by 2032. Companies like Serve Robotics are expanding autonomous delivery services, while Richtech Robotics integrates AI into food-service operations

Humanoid Robots for Homes

1X Robotics introduced Neo, a humanoid robot designed to perform household chores. Neo learns tasks through real-world data collection inside homes and adapts to chaotic environments. While still in early stages, Neo could eventually assist with domestic tasks like cleaning and caregiving, addressing workforce shortages in these areas