ACR vs Knightscope K5
Side-by-side comparison of ACR (Hyundai Motor Group) and Knightscope K5 (Knightscope) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ACRSouth Korea
- Knightscope K5United States
Year First Available
- ACR2025
- Knightscope K52013
Verified Deployments
- ACR0 Deployments
- Knightscope K50 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- ACR$40,250 USD
- Knightscope K5Contact for quote
Availability Status
- ACRACTIVE
- Knightscope K5ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- ACR50 kg
- Knightscope K5—
Reach
- ACR5,565 mm
- Knightscope K5—
Max Speed
- ACR1.3 m/s
- Knightscope K51.3 m/s
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $40,250 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 50 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 5,565 mm | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.3 m/s | 1.3 m/s |
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Frequently asked
Who makes ACR and Knightscope K5?
ACR is made by Hyundai Motor Group, based in KR. Knightscope K5 is made by Knightscope, based in US.
When were ACR and Knightscope K5 launched?
ACR launched in 2025. Knightscope K5 launched in 2013.
How do ACR and Knightscope K5 compare on the Robo Index?
ACR grades A on the Robo Index. Knightscope K5 grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are ACR and Knightscope K5 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Security on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between ACR and Knightscope K5?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The security-robot vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
ACR vs Knightscope K5 compares two robots in the security category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.