What does Knightscope make?

Knightscope has 5 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Knightscope K3, K7 Autonomous Security Robot, K1 Laser and 2 others (Knightscope builds physical robots).

Is Knightscope publicly traded?

Yes. Knightscope is publicly traded on public markets, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with Knightscope?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Knightscope building in the same form factors include SMP Robotics, RAD Robotics, Ascento, Cobalt AI.

Who is the CEO of Knightscope?

William Santana Li is the ceo of Knightscope, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Knightscope?

Knightscope is publicly traded (public markets), so its shares can be bought through any broker.

Where is Knightscope headquartered?

Knightscope is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Who owns Knightscope?

Knightscope is publicly held by its shareholders.

Where does Knightscope operate robots?

Knightscope operates 9 verified deployments, including at M Resort Spa Casino, Henderson NV, Graton Resort and Casino, Rohnert Park CA, Pechanga Resort Casino, Temecula CA.

Is Knightscope a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Knightscope ranks in roughly the top under 1% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was Knightscope founded?

Knightscope was founded in 2013.

Are there any incidents involving Knightscope?

4 active incidents involving Knightscope are on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.

Knightscope has 4 active incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. 4 incidents on record (1 moderate). Most recent: Oct 2019. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.

Company

Knightscope

Autonomous security robots; K5/K3/K7 patrol robots deployed at campuses, corporate HQs, hospitals; Nasdaq: KSCP.

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Founded: 2013
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
Status: public (NASDAQ: KSCP)

PublicNASDAQ: KSCP

CategorySecurity robots

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Key facts

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Nasdaq: KSCP

Products

K5, K3, K7 patrol robots

Deployment Sites

Campuses, corporate HQs, hospitals

Focus

Autonomous security robots

Data & sources

Patent documents

Web sources

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Models (5)

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Current platform

Knightscope K3

Indoor autonomous security patrol robot. Stands ~5 ft, ~3 mph, self-recharging, 24/7 autonomous navigation of indoor spaces. Observe-and-report only (no weapons); night/infrared vision, 16-microphone array with sound classification (footsteps, glass break, gunshot), two-way audio, and event detection. First announced by Knightscope in 2016 as the indoor counterpart to the outdoor K5.

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Current platform

K7 Autonomous Security Robot

The K7 Autonomous Security Robot is a security patrol robot made by Knightscope. It is a commercial-stage product designed for autonomous security patrolling. No additional specifications or deployment details are available.

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Current platform

K1 Laser

The K1 Laser is a security patrol robot produced by Knightscope. It is designed for security patrol applications and is at a commercial maturity stage. No further specifications or deployment details are available.

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Current platform

K1 Hemisphere

The K1 Hemisphere is a security patrol robot made by Knightscope. It is classified as a commercial-stage product. No additional specifications or deployment details are available from the provided fields.

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Current platform

Knightscope K5

5-foot autonomous security patrol robot; 360-degree cameras, thermal imaging, license plate reading; deploys in outdoor spaces.

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Knightscope on the deployment map

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Relationships

KKnightscopeCustomer

Current leadership (3)

William Santana Li Founder, Chairman & CEOsecondary-verified
William Santana Li Co-founder & CEOsince 2013-01-01secondary-verified
Stacy Stephens Co-founder & Presidentsince 2013-01-01secondary-verified

Founders (2)

William Santana Licofounderfounded 2013-01-01
Stacy Stephenscofounderfounded 2013-01-01

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Safety record

4 incidents on record (1 moderate). Most recent: Oct 2019.

moderate: 1
Severity not classified: 3

other: 2
malfunction: 1
injury: 1

Most recent: Oct 2019

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Incidents affecting Knightscope (4)

Knightscope K5 did not summon police when a bystander pressed its emergency button during a fight2019-10-04 · Other
Knightscope HP RoboCop emergency button failed to summon police during a Huntington Park fight (2019)2019-10-01 · Other
Knightscope K5 veered off course into a fountain at Georgetown Washington Harbour2017-07-17 · Malfunction
Knightscope K5 struck and ran over a toddler at Stanford Shopping Center2016-07-07 · Injury

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Operated deployments (9)

Knightscope K5M Resort Spa Casino, Henderson NV
Knightscope K5Graton Resort and Casino, Rohnert Park CA
Knightscope K5Pechanga Resort Casino, Temecula CA
Knightscope K5Salt Lake Park, Huntington Park CA
Knightscope K5Washington Harbour, Georgetown, Washington DC
Knightscope K5Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto CA
Knightscope K5Global (restaurants, 600+ cities)
Knightscope K5Houston
Knightscope K5San Jose

Operator customers (1)

Knightscope9 deployments

Recent coverage

Knightscope in third-party press

Ohio robot cop retires after zero arrests - Fox News

Jun 26, 2026

Failing Robot Cop Company Knightscope Now Publishing Bizarre AI Slop Fan Fiction About Its Robots Solving Absurd Crimes - Futurism

Jun 24, 2026

Dublin discontinues police robot program - 10TV

Jun 24, 2026

Peer companies

SMP Robotics3 models
RAD Robotics2 models
Ascento1 model
Cobalt AI1 model
Micropolis Robotics1 model
OTSAW Digital1 model

Financial state

Reporting basis: aggregator_estimate
Lifecycle stage: growth
Counterparty risk class: moderate

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Funding rounds (1)

Nasdaq IPO (Reg A+)2022-01-01
$22M(reported)

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Patent estate (3)

US 9,329,597 B2usptograntedgranted 2016-05-03assignee
US 9,792,434 B1usptograntedgranted 2017-10-17assignee
US 9,773,413 B1usptograntedgranted 2017-09-26assignee

Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

Review status verifiedVerifiedJun 19, 2026
unreviewed -> reverified
Verified media addedVerifiedJun 11, 2026
Introducing the Knightscope K7 Autonomous Security Robot
Verified media addedVerifiedJun 11, 2026
Knightscope's Autonomous Security Robots
Verified media addedVerifiedJun 7, 2026
Knightscope Crime Fighting Successes
Record createdJun 6, 2026
Added to the verified registry

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Sources (1)

https://www.knightscope.com

Common questions

What is Knightscope?: Autonomous security robots; K5/K3/K7 patrol robots deployed at campuses, corporate HQs, hospitals; Nasdaq: KSCP.
What does Knightscope make?: Knightscope has 5 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Knightscope K3, K7 Autonomous Security Robot, K1 Laser and 2 others (Knightscope builds physical robots).
Is Knightscope publicly traded?: Yes. Knightscope is publicly traded on public markets, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Knightscope?: On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Knightscope building in the same form factors include SMP Robotics, RAD Robotics, Ascento, Cobalt AI.
Who is the CEO of Knightscope?: William Santana Li is the ceo of Knightscope, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Knightscope?: Knightscope is publicly traded (public markets), so its shares can be bought through any broker.
Where is Knightscope headquartered?: Knightscope is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.
Who owns Knightscope?: Knightscope is publicly held by its shareholders.
Where does Knightscope operate robots?: Knightscope operates 9 verified deployments, including at M Resort Spa Casino, Henderson NV, Graton Resort and Casino, Rohnert Park CA, Pechanga Resort Casino, Temecula CA.
Is Knightscope a top robotics company?: On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Knightscope ranks in roughly the top under 1% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Knightscope founded?: Knightscope was founded in 2013.
Are there any incidents involving Knightscope?: 4 active incidents involving Knightscope are on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.
Is Knightscope safe?: Knightscope has 4 active incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. 4 incidents on record (1 moderate). Most recent: Oct 2019. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.