The Knightscope K5 is a Security robot developed by Knightscope (United States), launched 2013.
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Overview
Discover how Knightscope’s robots enhance public safety by reducing crime with AI-powered solutions.
Buyer decision signals
Viability
First Annual Autonomous Security Force Day
Price
lease
Availability
Specifications
Category: Security- Speed
- 1.34 m/s
- Weight
- 190.5 kg
- Launch year
- 2013
- Price
- Contact for quote
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Founded
- 2013
Detailed specifications
Other17
- Price Tier
- 150K+
- Applications
- security_patrol
- Sub Category
- autonomous security robot
- Auto Charging
- true
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Max Speed M S
- 1.34
- Pricing Model
- lease
- Fleet Software
- Knightscope Security Operations Center
- Operating Temp
- 0-46 C outside ambient
- Company Country
- US
- Navigation Type
- LiDAR
- Deployment Count
- 10000
- Deployment Notes
- Huntington Park Police Department, Pechanga Resort Casino, Orange County Convention Center
- Industries Served
- security
- Availability Status
- available
- Programming Interface
- no_code_gui
- Additional Information
- Autonomous, weatherproof, ramp accessible robot,24/7 autonomous surveillance with advanced AI and real-time threat detection,Remote monitoring and control capabilities,Operates indoors and outdoors, can patrol parking lots and structures, navigate multiple levels,Successfully patrols using inclined surfaces,Knightscope Security Operations Center (KSOC) for live alerts and real-time data,Reduced crime reports by 46%, increased arrests by 27%, reduced citations by 68%
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Company milestones
- Apr 2026MilestoneFirst Annual Autonomous Security Force Day
- Apr 2026MilestoneFirst Annual Autonomous Security Force Day features K7 demonstrations
- Apr 2026MilestoneFirst Annual Autonomous Security Force Day features K7
- 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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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Knightscope K5?
- The Knightscope K5 is developed by Knightscope, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Knightscope K5?
- The Knightscope K5 is a Security robot made by Knightscope.
- How much does the Knightscope K5 cost?
- Pricing for the Knightscope K5 is not publicly listed — contact Knightscope for a quote.
- When was the Knightscope K5 launched?
- The Knightscope K5 was launched in 2013.
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