The K5 is a Security robot developed by Knightscope (United States), launched 2013.
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6 of 9 signals present
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Overview
K5 is an autonomous crime-fighting security robot that uses cameras and other sensors, as well as its commanding physical presence, to patrol malls, offices, and parking lots, always on the lookout for suspicious behavior. It features live 360-degree video streaming, real-time notifications, and can detect environmental anomalies, concealed weapons, and radiation.
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
San Antonio International Airport
Viability
First Annual Autonomous Security Force Day
Specifications
Category: Security- Speed
- 2.13 m/s
- Weight
- 180.53 kg
- Autonomy
- fully autonomous
- Launch year
- 2013
- Price
- Contact for quote
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Confirmed funding
- US$25.0M· 1 round
- Founded
- 2013
Detailed specifications
Movement & precision1
- Max Speed M S
- 2.13
Sensing & perception11
- Lidar Type
- solid state
- Gps Present
- Yes
- Imu Present
- Yes
- Lidar Count
- 1
- Camera Count
- 3
- Camera Types
- 360,infrared,thermal
- Sensor Suite
- GPS,360-degree HD video,lidar sensor,thermal imaging camera,night-vision camera,audio recording system,biological, chemical, and radiation detection sensors,proximity sensors
- Lidar Present
- Yes
- Camera Present
- Yes
- Thermal Camera
- Yes
- Microphone Present
- Yes
Controls & integration1
- Voice Interaction
- Yes
Who runs it· deployment evidence
1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- San Antonio International Airport· United Statessource ↗
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Company milestones
- Apr 2026MilestoneFirst Annual Autonomous Security Force Day
- Apr 2026MilestoneFirst Annual Autonomous Security Force Day features K7
- Apr 2026MilestoneFirst Annual Autonomous Security Force Day features K7 demonstrations
- Jul 2024DeploymentSecureSpace expands K5 deployment across all locations
- Jun 2024DeploymentTwo K5 ASRs deployed at California self-storage facilities
- Sep 2023DeploymentKnightscope Robot Roadshow lands in Dallas at GSX 2023
- Jan 2022FundingIPO completed
- Apr 2013MilestoneCompany founded
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Knightscope in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the K5?
- The K5 is developed by Knightscope, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the K5?
- The K5 is a Security robot made by Knightscope.
- How much does the K5 cost?
- Pricing for the K5 is not publicly listed — contact Knightscope for a quote.
- When was the K5 launched?
- The K5 was launched in 2013.
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