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Knightscope

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knightscope.com

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
Deployments7
Open roles22
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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

    Claim source
  • 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

    Claim source
  • 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

    Claim source
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
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Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2026-03-27U.S. Air Forcegovernment / militaryUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2026-03-27U.S. Department of Veterans Affairsgovernment / federal (VA facility)USNot disclosedAnnouncement
2024-08-01Huntington Park Police Departmentpublic park municipal security patrolUS1Announcement
2022-10-03Orange County Convention Centerconvention centerUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2018-07-10Pechanga Resort Casinocasino/resortUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2017-06-01Allied Universalsecurity servicesUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2017-03-02Securitassecurity servicesUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
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Funding history

Publicly announced rounds

Investors on recordStartEngine (equity crowdfunding)Allied Universal
HR

Hiring signal

Public job board · 2026-07-13

Open roles22

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

Cybersecurity Architect265 Cyber Security · Sunnyvale, CaliforniaCybersecurity Code Test Engineer265 Cyber Security · Sunnyvale, CaliforniaMechanical Engineer90YE50 - 208 Hardware Mechanical · Sunnyvale, CaliforniaSenior Manufacturing Engineer9OYE00 - 109 Production · Sunnyvale, CaliforniaFull Stack Engineer9OYE21 - 215 Software Engineering · Sunnyvale, CaliforniaPrincipal Engineer9OYE21 - 215 Software Engineering · Sunnyvale, CaliforniaSenior Full Stack Engineer9OYE21 - 215 Software Engineering · Sunnyvale, CaliforniaVice President Software Engineering & AI9OYE21 - 215 Software Engineering · Sunnyvale, California
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

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
2025-04-01Secured new 33,000 sq ft Silicon Valley HQ at 305 North Mathilda Avenue, Sunnyvale CA: more than doubles previous spaceKnightscope
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
2022-01-27Listed on NASDAQ (ticker: KSCP) via Regulation A offeringWikipedia
2013-04-04Company founded by William Santana Li and Stacy Dean StephensWikipedia
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Source ledger

28 unique public sources

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Knightscope Reports 2025 Results, Advances Autonomous Security ForceBusinessWire · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Autonomous Security RobotsKnightscope · retrieved 2026-07-05
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SEC Form D: $6,075,000 sold of $6,075,000 offeringSEC EDGAR · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Knightscope Announces Closing of Public Offering: NASDAQ:KSCP, 2,236,619 shares at $10.00BusinessWire · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Knightscope Closes Second Funding Round on StartEngine, Now Responsible for Two Largest Raises in Platform's HistoryGlobeNewswire · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Knightscope Sets New Record as the Largest Capital Raise on StartEngine: Reg A+ offering closed July 20 2020; exact amount undisclosedGlobeNewswire · retrieved 2026-07-05
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SEC Form D: $162,736 sold of $50,000,000 offeringSEC EDGAR · retrieved 2026-07-05
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SEC Form D: $555,000 sold of $555,000 offeringSEC EDGAR · retrieved 2026-07-05
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SEC Form D: $1,999,998 sold of $1,999,998 offeringSEC EDGAR · retrieved 2026-07-05
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SEC Form D: $800,883 sold of $800,883 offeringSEC EDGAR · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Knightscope Closes $25M+ in New Funding: Reg A+ mini-IPO via SeedInvest plus private placements; SeedInvest portion ~$20MVCNewsDaily · retrieved 2026-07-05
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SEC Form D: $5,100,000 sold of $10,000,000 offeringSEC EDGAR · retrieved 2026-07-05
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SEC Form D: $460,000 sold of $1,500,000 offeringSEC EDGAR · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Knightscope Autonomous Security ForceKnightscope · retrieved 2026-07-05
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K5 Autonomous Security RobotKnightscope · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Knightscope K5 ASR Autonomous Outdoor Security RobotRobotic Gizmos · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Knightscope Begins Shipping 5th Generation K5 ASRKnightscope IR · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Knightscope Unveils the All-New K7 Autonomous Security RobotBusinessWire · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Knightscope, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2025SEC EDGAR (10-K) · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Huntington Park Police Renews Knightscope Contract for 6th YearBusinessWire · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Orange County Convention Center Enhances Security Program with KnightscopeBusinessWire · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Robots Now On Patrol 24/7 At Pechanga Resort CasinoPechanga Resort Casino · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Allied Universal and Knightscope Tour Security Robots in Select CitiesAllied Universal · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Knightscope and Securitas announce three-year channel partner agreementSecurityInfoWatch · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Knightscope and the Rise of the Crime-Fighting RobotStartups.com · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Knightscope Acquires Event Risk to Accelerate Autonomous Security Force StrategyBusinessWire · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Knightscope Secures New 33,000 Sq Ft Silicon Valley HeadquartersKnightscope · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Knightscope: WikipediaWikipedia · retrieved 2026-07-05