_Incident · Malfunction_

# Knightscope K5 security robot slipped down steps into a fountain at Washington Harbour, DC (2017)

Canonical ID: `5d911225-09cd-4196-91b7-9ea8e68361af`

- **Occurred:** 2017-07-17
- **Kind:** `malfunction`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Knightscope](/companies/knightscope.md) (id: `5b31719d-af79-40b4-80c9-5e3b5d49e289`)

In July 2017 a Knightscope K5 security robot patrolling the Washington Harbour development in Washington, D.C. slipped on steps adjacent to a fountain and fell into the water, becoming an internet-famous 'drowned robot.' No injuries; the unit was damaged.

## Sources (1)

1. **Museum of Failure** · https://museumoffailure.com/exhibition/drowned-security-robot

## Common questions

### What happened in Knightscope K5 security robot slipped down steps into a fountain at Washington Harbour, DC (2017)?

In July 2017 a Knightscope K5 security robot patrolling the Washington Harbour development in Washington, D.C. slipped on steps adjacent to a fountain and fell into the water, becoming an internet-famous 'drowned robot.' No injuries; the unit was damaged.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on July 17, 2017 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

### Who was involved in Knightscope K5 security robot slipped down steps into a fountain at Washington Harbour, DC (2017)?

The incident is recorded as involving Knightscope on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.

### Has anyone responded to Knightscope K5 security robot slipped down steps into a fountain at Washington Harbour, DC (2017)?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

### What is the current status of Knightscope K5 security robot slipped down steps into a fountain at Washington Harbour, DC (2017)?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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