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K1 Laser

The K1 Laser is a security patrol robot produced by Knightscope.

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Manufacturer
Knightscope
Form factor
security_patrol
Maturity
commercial
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
1
Website
knightscope.com ↗

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies K1 Laser, a security patrol by Knightscope (commercial): 1 verified deployment on record. 1 source back the record.

Overview

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.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
commercial(Commercially deployed with revenue-generating operations.)
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Key facts

Type

Security drone (outdoor)

Data & sources

Web sources

1

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for K1 Laser. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Deployments (1)

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Safety record

No incidents on record for K1 Laser.

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Sources (1)

  1. K1 Laser (Knightscope) -- maker page · https://www.knightscope.com · 2026-06-18

Common questions

What is 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.
How much does K1 Laser cost?
K1 Laser's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for K1 Laser from Knightscope. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is K1 Laser actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. K1 Laser is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
Who makes K1 Laser?
K1 Laser is made by Knightscope, based in Santa Clara, CA, founded in 2013.
Where is K1 Laser deployed?
1 verified deployment of K1 Laser is on the DEPLOY registry, including at United States (multiple hotel chains).
Can you buy K1 Laser?
K1 Laser is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
What are alternatives to K1 Laser?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable security_patrol robots to K1 Laser include Knightscope K5, Knightscope K3, K1 Hemisphere, Cobalt Robot.
How does K1 Laser compare to Knightscope K5?
K1 Laser and Knightscope K5 (Knightscope · 10 deployments) are both security_patrol robots on the DEPLOY registry. K1 Laser has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is K1 Laser a top security_patrol?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, K1 Laser ranks in roughly the top 50% of security_patrol models tracked by the registry.
What is K1 Laser's maturity stage?
K1 Laser is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.
Is K1 Laser safe?
K1 Laser has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-08

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-08

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: commercial

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: security_patrol

Sources by quality tier

1
unclassified
Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for K1 Laser.

Recent coverage

K1 Laser 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