Overview
Autonomous security robot (ASR) for outdoor patrol: 64.6 inches tall, 420 lb, 3 mph, with 360° cameras, thermal imaging, lidar, sonar, and license-plate recognition streaming to Knightscope's KSOC monitoring console. Sold as Machine-as-a-Service (reported $650–$5,500/month) or direct purchase (~$75,000). 434 clients across 42 states; 4.4M+ autonomous hours. Knightscope (NASDAQ: KSCP) unveiled its wider Autonomous Security Force lineup at GSX 2026 (Sept 14–16, Atlanta): the new K7 robot, K1 Hemisphere/Capsule/Super Tower sentries, the H1 Augmented Security Agent wearable, and the Signals command platform. On paper: 164 cm tall, 191 kg, 5 m/s top speed. One of 2 entries from Knightscope in this index — compare the sibling models before shortlisting. Listed pricing starts around $75,000 (~$75,000 purchase or MaaS $650–$5,500/mo). As a US-made platform, Knightscope K5 faces no restrictions under the FCC Covered List ruling — relevant for American buyers comparing options. The maker targets use cases including security — autonomous patrol, license plate and thermal detection.
