Robot model
Knightscope K3
Indoor autonomous security patrol robot.
- Manufacturer
- Knightscope
- Form factor
- security_patrol
- Maturity
- commercial
- Lifecycle
- active
- Website
- knightscope.com ↗
Overview
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.
Verified vs. claimed
- Maturity stage
- commercial(Commercially deployed with revenue-generating operations.)
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Sources on file
- 2 sources, view all
No verified deployments on file. DEPLOY tracks independently-sourced deployment evidence separately from manufacturer capability claims.
Data & sources
Web sources
2
2 sources backing this record.View all →
Pricing
No verified price is on record for Knightscope K3. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.
Knightscope K3 on the deployment map
Where Knightscope K3 is verified operating. Explore the deployment map by place and type.
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJul 12, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Safety record
No incidents on record for Knightscope K3.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Sources (2)
- Knightscope: K3 ASR (manufacturer product page) · https://www.knightscope.com/knightscope-k3
- BusinessWire: Knightscope Announces K3 Indoor Autonomous Security Robot · https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160405005759/en/Knightscope-Announces-K3-Indoor-Autonomous-Security-Robot · 2016-04-05
Common questions
- What is 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.
- How much does Knightscope K3 cost?
- Knightscope K3's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Knightscope K3 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 Knightscope K3 actually deployed in the real world?
- Knightscope K3 is recorded at the commercial stage, but DEPLOY has no deployment verified at a named site yet; vendor deployment claims are not independently confirmed here. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
- Who makes Knightscope K3?
- Knightscope K3 is made by Knightscope, based in Santa Clara, CA, founded in 2013.
- Can you buy Knightscope K3?
- Knightscope K3 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 Knightscope K3?
- On the DEPLOY registry, comparable security_patrol robots to Knightscope K3 include Knightscope K5, Cobalt Robot, Argus S5.3, ROAMEO.
- How does Knightscope K3 compare to Knightscope K5?
- Knightscope K3 and Knightscope K5 (Knightscope · 9 deployments) are both security_patrol robots on the DEPLOY registry. Knightscope K3 has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
- Is Knightscope K3 a top security_patrol?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Knightscope K3 ranks in roughly the top 79% of security_patrol models tracked by the registry.
- What is Knightscope K3's maturity stage?
- Knightscope K3 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.
- Where is Knightscope K3 deployed?
- No verified deployments of Knightscope K3 are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
- Is Knightscope K3 safe?
- Knightscope K3 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 · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-12
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-12
Maturity + lifecycle
Maturity stage: commercial
Lifecycle: active
Architectural position
Cohort: security_patrol
Sources by quality tier
- 2
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Knightscope K3.Recent coverage
Knightscope K3 in third-party press
Attention vs reality over time
Media mentions per month (area) against verified deployment events (dots). A press spike over a flat deployment line is the hype gap, drawn over time.
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Knightscope K3 from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
This egg-shaped security robot is now roaming hospitals - Popular Science
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Knightscope receives Authority to Operate within the U.S. government - The Robot Report
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NYPD robocops: Hulking, 400-lb robots will start patrolling New York City - Ars Technica
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Knightscope continues to diversify security portfolio - The Robot Report
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Up Close and Personal With the K5 Security Robot Team - PCMag
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Robot guards provide security intelligence in Silicon Valley - SourceSecurity.com
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Knightscope Adds Mobile, Stationary Sentry Robots to RaaS Line - The Robot Report
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Golden 1 Center public and VIP tours available this summer - The Vacaville Reporter
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Robots could take over 38 percent of U.S. jobs within about 15 years - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Obamacare repeal, Ken Paxton, homeless census: Your Friday morning roundup - Dallas News
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Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /models/knightscope-k3.md
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/models/f2280253-d393-4c1b-aeca-d8f547f16bac
- Revision history: /models/knightscope-k3/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Reality vs attention
Knightscope K3 draws attention at the 23rd percentile but verifies reality at the insufficient-data level among security_patrol robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Thin deployment record; scale validation still in progress.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Jul 23, 2026