Knightscope K5 vs Throwbot
Side-by-side comparison of Knightscope K5 (Knightscope) and Throwbot (ReconRobotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Knightscope K5United States
- ThrowbotUnited States
Year First Available
- Knightscope K52013
- Throwbot2012
Verified Deployments
- Knightscope K50 Deployments
- Throwbot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Knightscope K5Contact for quote
- Throwbot$13,950
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Knightscope K5—
- Throwbot1.8 hrs
Availability Status
- Knightscope K5ACTIVE
- ThrowbotACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Knightscope K5—
- Throwbot1.8 kg
Max Speed
- Knightscope K5—
- Throwbot0.6 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Knightscope K5—
- Throwbotteleoperated
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2013 | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $13,950 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.8 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.6 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | teleoperated |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Knightscope K5 and Throwbot?
Knightscope K5 is made by Knightscope, based in US. Throwbot is made by ReconRobotics, based in US.
When were Knightscope K5 and Throwbot launched?
Knightscope K5 launched in 2013. Throwbot launched in 2012.
How do Knightscope K5 and Throwbot compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Knightscope K5 scores 14/100. Throwbot scores 69/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Knightscope K5 and Throwbot 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 Knightscope K5 and Throwbot?
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
Knightscope K5 vs Throwbot 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.