K7 vs THeMIS
Side-by-side comparison of K7 (Knightscope) and THeMIS (Milrem Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- K7United States
- THeMISEstonia
Year First Available
- K7—
- THeMIS2015
Verified Deployments
- K70 Deployments
- THeMIS0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- K7$139,000 USD
- THeMISContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- K7—
- THeMIS1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- K7ACTIVE
- THeMISACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- K7—
- THeMIS1,200 kg
Max Speed
- K71.3 m/s
- THeMIS5.6 m/s
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Estonia |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $139,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | — | 1,200 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.3 m/s | 5.6 m/s |
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ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | K7 | THeMIS |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $139,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 33.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $111,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +80% | — |
THeMIS has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes K7 and THeMIS?
K7 is made by Knightscope, based in US. THeMIS is made by Milrem Robotics, based in EE.
How do K7 and THeMIS compare on the Robo Index?
K7 grades BBB on the Robo Index. THeMIS 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 K7 and THeMIS 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 K7 and THeMIS?
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
K7 vs THeMIS 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.