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Knightscope is a robotics company founded 2013, based in United States, developing 5 robots primarily in the Security category.
Autonomous security robots and AI for public safety operations
Knightscope builds and deploys autonomous security robots, including the K5 and K7, for monitoring commercial properties and public spaces. Its systems are used for patrol, incident detection, and remote monitoring in sectors such as retail, parking facilities, campuses, and government sites, with operations centered in the United States.
Active products
5
Robo Score
66
A
View factor breakdown
Price range
$139K
1 of 5 priced
Top-rated product
AA
Robo Index
Knightscope K5
Company facts
- HQ
- Mountain View, United States
- Founded
- 2013 · 13 yrs
- Stage
- Public (NASDAQ: KSCP)
- Website
- knightscope.com
Robo Score
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Milestones
Knightscope was founded on April 4, 2013.
Press coverage
Active products by Knightscope
5 shown| # | Category | Key specs | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Knightscope K5 | Security | Top speed 1.3 m/s | — | 2013 | AA |
| 2 | ![]() | K5 | Security | Payload 180.5 kg·Top speed 2.1 m/s | — | 2013 | A |
| 3 | ![]() | Knightscope K7 | Security | Runtime 20 hr | — | 2026 | BBB |
| 4 | ![]() | K5 Autonomous Security Robot (ASR) | Security | Payload 100 kg·Top speed 1.3 m/s | — | 2023 | BBB |
| 5 | ![]() | K7 | Security | Top speed 1.3 m/s | $139.0K | — | BBB |
Security & Patrol buying guides
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