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USA Today
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
A robotic horse? Motorcycle company continues to turn heads over concept
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. 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? Per a Kawasaki news release, here's a better look at what makes up Corleo: When will Corleo be released? In a news release, Kawasaki states that the Corleo concept could be released in 2050. How much will Corleo cost? Kawasaki has not indicated how much Corleo would cost upon availability. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
A robotic horse? Motorcycle company continues to turn heads over concept
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. #EXPO2025: Head to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan and check out the CORLEO from Kawasaki Group. The concept-model robot is ridden like a horse 🐎, powered sustainably by hydrogen fuel, and promises to be the future of transportation!#InnovationJapan — japan (@japan) June 19, 2025 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. 2025 Scooter Cannonball: Who's crazy enough to enter the Scooter Cannonball? These riders may surprise you Per a Kawasaki news release, here's a better look at what makes up Corleo: 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 In a news release, Kawasaki states that the Corleo concept could be released in 2050. Kawasaki has not indicated how much Corleo would cost upon availability. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kawasaki's robotic horse concept Corleo still turning heads
USA Today
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
A robotic horse? Motorcycle company continue to turn heads over concept
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. 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. 2025 Scooter Cannonball: Who's crazy enough to enter the Scooter Cannonball? These riders may surprise you How does Corleo work? Per a Kawasaki news release, here's a better look at what makes up Corleo: When will Corleo be released? In a news release, Kawasaki states that the Corleo concept could be released in 2050. How much will Corleo cost? Kawasaki has not indicated how much Corleo would cost upon availability. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
IAB Tech Lab Addresses AI's Impact on Web Economics and Brand Reputation; Proposes Large Language Model (LLM) Content Ingest API Initiative
Proposed New Framework Will Support Publisher Monetization and Brand Controls in an AI-Driven Consumer Web NEW YORK, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The emergence of generative artificial intelligence has raised significant concerns within the publishing community, particularly regarding the growing use of AI agents, large language models (LLMs), and AI-driven search summaries that reduce publisher traffic. The growth of LLMs not only impacts publishers but also adversely affects how brand content is surfaced to consumers, threatening the growth and profitability of the open web and the broader digital media ecosystem. There is a clear need for fair compensation and attribution for publishers' content, as well as proper representation of brands in AI-driven search results and chat interfaces. To address this issue, the IAB Tech Lab, the global digital advertising technical standards-setting body, proposes a framework for publisher compensation for the use of their content by LLMs and AI agents through the LLM Content Ingest API Initiative. The framework incorporates mechanisms that enable brands to control how their content is integrated into LLMs and AI agent services. This effort focuses on developing a technical specification to help publishers respond to increased AI scraping and to support a fair value exchange between content owners and LLM developers. It also provides a structured approach for brands to manage how their information is accessed and interpreted by AI systems. "It is clear that AI agents powered by large language models are shifting how users engage with content," said Anthony Katsur, Chief Executive Officer, IAB Tech Lab. "While this is a promising new way for people to access information, we have also seen data showing publisher traffic decreases at 15% or higher, and revenue is down. Meanwhile, AI platforms are growing on the back of open web content, impacting publisher revenues and misrepresenting advertisers. This initiative is about giving publishers and brands a path forward that is fair, enforceable, and grounded in technical standards." The Tech Lab is initiating the project with an open invitation to publishers, brands, and AI system developers to participate in developing the future of the web economy. Tech Lab will soon organize a workshop to collaboratively explore solutions to the challenges posed by rogue AI content ingestion. The focus is on developing practical and enforceable tools that empower publishers to control how their content is accessed and monetized by AI systems, and to ensure brand information is accurately represented in machine-generated outputs. This includes exploring approaches such as understanding and controlling internet bots, LLM-friendly content discovery and delivery, managing bot access, and content monetization. "The LLM Content Ingest API is one part of the framework to address the challenges publishers and brands face from the growing use of AI-based tools by consumers," said Shailley Singh, Executive Vice President, Product and Chief Operating Officer, IAB Tech Lab. "The proposed technical framework is designed to foster better collaboration between LLMs/AI agents and content owners and to lay the foundations for fair value exchange for content, two of the biggest challenges that have emerged since the proliferation of generative AI and endanger the web economy as it works today." To learn more about the framework, visit: LINK. IAB Tech Lab is inviting publishers, brands, LLM platforms, and AI agent developers to provide feedback on the proposed framework and express interest in joining the workshop by emailing support@ About IAB Technology Laboratory Established in 2014, the IAB Technology Laboratory (Tech Lab) is a non-profit consortium that engages a member community globally to develop foundational technology and standards that enable growth and trust in the digital media ecosystem. Comprised of digital publishers, ad technology firms, agencies, marketers, and other member companies, IAB Tech Lab focuses on solutions for brand safety and ad fraud; identity, data, and consumer privacy; ad experiences and measurement; and programmatic effectiveness. Its work includes the OpenRTB real-time bidding protocol, anti-fraud specification, Open Measurement SDK for viewability and verification, VAST video specification, and Project Rearc initiative for privacy-centric addressability. Board members/companies are listed at For more information, please visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE IAB Tech Lab Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
USA Today
30-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Wicket comes away big winner as Golfweek's Tech Lab makes 'major' move to Charlotte
Wicket comes away big winner as Golfweek's Tech Lab makes 'major' move to Charlotte Show Caption Hide Caption Wicket wins Golfweek Tech Lab grand prize Wicket's facial authentication platform took home the $25K prize at Golfweek Tech Lab, presented by T-Mobile for Business. The 2nd annual Golfweek Tech Lab, presented by T-Mobile for Business, was held in Charlotte. 18 startups competed for awards in five categories, plus a grand prize. Wicket, a facial recognition ticketing system, won the grand prize. Other category winners included VRTL, Platform Golf, and Play Anywhere. If the first Golfweek Tech Lab, held in 2024 at the PGA of America's new Frisco headquarters, proved the perfect starting point for a new festival focused on golf innovation, this year's gathering in Charlotte — just days before the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow — cemented the event as a major player in the yearly golf calendar. With 18 startups on site, the second annual event, again presented by T-Mobile for Business and produced by Golfweek and underdog venture team, included a session with Scott Gutterman, the PGA Tour's SVP/digital and broadcast technologies. 'If you look back across the history of the sport, the sport has always evolved, the sport has always changed,' Gutterman said. "We will always uphold the tradition of the game, but we want to be looking forward. We want to be looking forward to what does golf mean to new and developing demographics.' That sentiment was echoed by others at the conference, one that saw a guest panel of judges, including venture capitalists and business leaders from the world of golf. That group selected the winners of a best-in-show competition with participating companies hoping to earn recognition across five categories, as well as a grand prize. The judges evaluated each startup based on set criteria, including video submissions, onsite demonstration, and presentation to judges. The winners were announced by T-Mobile's SVP of Systems Realization Grant Castle. The grand prize winner was Wicket, which uses facial recognition to scan people into sporting events by linking them with their tickets. According to its mission statement, Wicket features a "biometrics platform that enhances the experience for fans, guests, and employees while providing a smooth, seamless experience for clients and teams, allowing them to leverage existing assets effectively." The company is based in Massachusetts. The category winners were: Fan Engagement: VRTL Athlete Performance: Platform Golf Digital & Media: Play Anywhere Business Solutions: Wicket 5G: Wicket According to Nate Scott, the vice president and general manager of sports and events for Gannett, Golfweek's Tech Lab was an unmitigated success. "I'm delighted with our second year of Tech Lab. I'm a geek for this stuff, and seeing how entrepreneurs are imagining the future of the sport is always super exciting to see," Scott said. "Golf has had a reputation for being set in its ways, yet I think there's as much experimentation and innovation happening in the sport as any other."
