# Knightscope K3: Knightscope robot

Canonical ID: `f2280253-d393-4c1b-aeca-d8f547f16bac`

- **Slug:** knightscope-k3
- **Form factor:** security_patrol ([Security robots](/security-robots))
- **Maturity stage:** commercial
- **Lifecycle:** active
- **Deployments registered:** 0

## Deployments

_No deployments registered for this model._

## Supply chain

_No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._

_Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._

## 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.


## 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

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