Robot maker · registered

Knightscope

Corporate marketsecurityCurated record

AI-driven autonomous security robots; K5 v5 ASR (shipped January 2025) uses 6 LiDAR sensors, 4 HD wide-angle cameras, 1 IR thermal camera, 13 sonar sensors, 4 microphones, enhanced ML and sensor fusion for expanded navigation in parking lots, logistics centers, and auto auction facilities. KSOC (Knightscope Security Operations Center) cloud platform provides remote monitoring, real-time anomaly detection, and fleet management. K7 ASR (unveiled November 13, 2025) designed for large-scale outdoor environments; miles of fence lines, warehouses, open terrain; with light-duty off-road capability; limited series production expected H2 2026; CMU School of Computer Science partnership for K7 AI feature development. Event Risk acquisition (February 27, 2026) adds licensed guarding as Knightscope Security Force, completing the deterrence-detection-human response stack.

HeadquartersSunnyvale, US

Founded2013

Corporate funding$100M

Team51-200

Deployments8

Open roles28

Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker

Market segmentCorporate

StagePublic (NASDAQ: KSCP)

FoundersWilliam Santana Li, Stacy Dean Stephens

Regions servedNorth America

Countries deployedUS

Service footprintUS-only; deployed across 11+ US states; KSOC cloud platform for remote monitoring and fleet management; ~10,000 machines in network as of August 2025 (includes Emergency Communication Devices and ASRs)

Last reviewed2026-07-05

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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

Machinesecurity

K1 Hemisphere

Stationary entry-point security device with 210° HD video, two-way audio, strobe-and-siren deterrence, and license plate/facial recognition
Vendor-described capability
Claim source

Machinesecurity

K5 ASR v5

420 lbs; 64.6" tall × 44.6" long × 34.9" wide; maximum speed 3 mph; navigates ADA-compliant surfaces and ramps up to 20% gradient; 24/7 outdoor operation
vendor-stated physical dimensions and performance specifications
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Sensor array: 6 LiDAR sensors, 4 HD wide-angle cameras, 1 IR thermal camera, 13 sonar sensors, 4 microphones, 4 strobe lights
vendor-stated sensor configuration
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January 2025 v5 upgrade: enhanced ML and sensor fusion; expanded operating environments now include expansive parking lots, logistics centers, and auto auction facilities
vendor-stated upgrade capability expansion
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Machinesecurity

K7 ASR

Next-generation outdoor autonomous security robot; light-duty off-road performance for large environments including miles of fence lines, warehouses, and open terrain; advanced AI-powered detection, deterrence, and reporting
vendor-stated design purpose and environment specification
Claim source
Limited series production deployment expected H2 2026; Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science partnership for K7 AI feature development (Professor John Dolan / MRSD program)
vendor-stated production timeline and R&D partnership
Claim source

Deployment log

Announced and cited only

Announced	Customer	Site	Country	Count	Evidence
2026-03-27	U.S. Air Force	government / military	US	Not disclosed	Announcement
2026-03-27	U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs	government / federal (VA facility)	US	Not disclosed	Announcement
2024-08-01	Huntington Park Police Department	public park municipal security patrol	US	1	Announcement
2024-02-22	San Antonio International Airport (City of San Antonio)	airport security robot (K5)	US	1	Announcement
2022-10-03	Orange County Convention Center	convention center	US	Not disclosed	Announcement
2018-07-10	Pechanga Resort Casino	casino/resort	US	Not disclosed	Announcement
2017-06-01	Allied Universal	security services	US	Not disclosed	Announcement
2017-03-02	Securitas	security services	US	Not disclosed	Announcement

Investors undisclosed

Round source

Investors on recordStartEngine (equity crowdfunding)Allied Universal

Hiring signal

Public job board · 2026-10-12

Open roles28

Hiring is an operating signal, not deployment evidence. Roles are refreshed from the company’s public careers system.

Senior IT Support Engineer260 Information Technology · Sunnyvale, California Mission Advisor90YE30 - 305 Direct Sales · Location unlisted Device Firmware Engineer, Fleet Migration9OYE21 - 215 Software Engineering · Sunnyvale, California Device Firmware Engineer, Fleet Migration9OYE21 - 215 Software Engineering · Sunnyvale, California Director Cybersecurity9OYE21 - 215 Software Engineering · Sunnyvale, California Engineering Services Lead / Release Manager (Hands-On IC)9OYE21 - 215 Software Engineering · Sunnyvale, California Fleet and Release Automation Engineer, Engineering Services9OYE21 - 215 Software Engineering · Sunnyvale, California Full Stack Engineer9OYE21 - 215 Software Engineering · Sunnyvale, California

Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2026-03-30Knightscope Reports 2025 Results, Advances Autonomous Security Force ↗BusinessWire

2026-03-02Knightscope Acquires Event Risk to Accelerate Autonomous Security Force Strategy ↗BusinessWire

2026-02-27Acquired Event Risk LLC (now Knightscope Security Force): adds 400+ licensed armed/unarmed security professionals with Fortune 1000 client relationshipsBusinessWire

2025-11-13Unveiled K7 Autonomous Security Robot for large outdoor environments; limited series production expected H2 2026BusinessWire

2025-11-13Knightscope Unveils the All-New K7 Autonomous Security Robot ↗BusinessWire

2025-04-01Secured new 33,000 sq ft Silicon Valley HQ at 305 North Mathilda Avenue, Sunnyvale CA: more than doubles previous spaceKnightscope

2025-04-01Knightscope Secures New 33,000 Sq Ft Silicon Valley Headquarters to Power Next Phase of Growth ↗Knightscope

2025-01-01Began shipping 5th Generation K5 ASR with enhanced ML/sensor fusion; expanded operating environments to parking lots, logistics centers, and auto auction facilitiesKnightscope IR

2025-01-01Knightscope Begins Shipping 5th Generation K5 ASR with Enhanced ML and Sensor Fusion ↗Knightscope IR

2024-08-01Huntington Park Police Renews Knightscope Contract for 6th Year ↗BusinessWire

2022-01-27Listed on NASDAQ (ticker: KSCP) via Regulation A offeringWikipedia

2013-04-04Company founded by William Santana Li and Stacy Dean StephensWikipedia