Ascento Guard vs Knightscope K5
Side-by-side comparison of Ascento Guard (Ascento) and Knightscope K5 (Knightscope) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Ascento GuardSwitzerland
- Knightscope K5United States
Year First Available
- Ascento Guard2023
- Knightscope K52013
Verified Deployments
- Ascento Guard0 Deployments
- Knightscope K50 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ascento Guard8 hrs
- Knightscope K5—
Availability Status
- Ascento GuardACTIVE
- Knightscope K5ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- Ascento Guard1.4 m/s
- Knightscope K5—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.4 m/s | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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Frequently asked
Who makes Ascento Guard and Knightscope K5?
Ascento Guard is made by Ascento, based in CH. Knightscope K5 is made by Knightscope, based in US.
When were Ascento Guard and Knightscope K5 launched?
Ascento Guard launched in 2023. Knightscope K5 launched in 2013.
How do Ascento Guard and Knightscope K5 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Ascento Guard scores 37/100. Knightscope K5 scores 14/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Ascento Guard 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 Ascento Guard 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
Ascento Guard 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.