Colossus vs K7
Side-by-side comparison of Colossus (Shark Robotics) and K7 (Knightscope) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ColossusFrance
- K7United States
Year First Available
- Colossus2017
- K7—
Verified Deployments
- Colossus0 Deployments
- K70 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Colossus$210,000
- K7Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Colossus10 hrs
- K7—
Availability Status
- ColossusACTIVE
- K7ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Colossus500 kg
- K7—
Max Speed
- Colossus1.9 m/s
- K7—
IP Rating
- ColossusIP67
- K7—
Autonomy Level
- Colossusteleoperated
- K7—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $210,000 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 10 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 500 kg | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | teleoperated | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Colossus and K7?
Colossus is made by Shark Robotics, based in FR. K7 is made by Knightscope, based in US.
How do Colossus and K7 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Colossus scores 64/100. K7 scores 26/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Colossus and K7 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 Colossus and K7?
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
Colossus vs K7 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.