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Robot model

Knightscope K3

security patrolcommercialby Knightscope

Indoor autonomous security patrol robot.

Track Knightscope K3
Manufacturer
Knightscope
Form factor
security_patrol
Maturity
commercial
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
4
Website
knightscope.com ↗

The verified answer

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Knightscope K3, a security patrol by Knightscope (commercial): 4 verified deployments on record. 2 sources back the record.

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.)
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Key facts

Manufacturer

Knightscope

Type

Robot

Maturity

Commercially available

Data & sources

Web sources

2

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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.

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Deployments (4)

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Knightscope K3 on the deployment map

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Knightscope K3.

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Sources (2)

  1. Knightscope: K3 ASR (manufacturer product page) · https://www.knightscope.com/knightscope-k3
  2. 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?
Yes. Knightscope K3 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 Knightscope K3?
Knightscope K3 is made by Knightscope, based in Santa Clara, CA, founded in 2013.
Where is Knightscope K3 deployed?
4 verified deployments of Knightscope K3 are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Huntington Park, California, USA, Lithonia, Georgia, USA, Huntington Park, California, USA (Salt Lake Park).
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, K1 Hemisphere, Argus S5.4, Cobalt Robot.
How does Knightscope K3 compare to Knightscope K5?
Knightscope K3 and Knightscope K5 (Knightscope · 17 deployments) are both security_patrol robots on the DEPLOY registry. Knightscope K3 has 4 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 36% 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.
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
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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

This egg-shaped security robot is now roaming hospitals - Popular Science

Jul 8, 2024

Knightscope receives Authority to Operate within the U.S. government - The Robot Report

Jan 4, 2024

NYPD robocops: Hulking, 400-lb robots will start patrolling New York City - Ars Technica

Apr 12, 2023