Robot model

Argus S5.3

The Argus S5.3 is a security patrol robot made by SMP Robotics.

Manufacturer: SMP Robotics
Form factor: security_patrol
Maturity: commercial
Lifecycle: active
Deployments: 1
Website: smprobotics.com ↗

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Argus S5.3, a security patrol by SMP Robotics (commercial): 1 verified deployment on record. 2 sources back the record.

Overview

The Argus S5.3 is a security patrol robot made by SMP Robotics. It is designed for patrol and security monitoring applications. The model is in a commercial maturity stage.

Verified vs. claimed

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

Type

Autonomous security patrol robot

Specs

Range km

Max speed

6 km/h

Weight kg

133

Data & sources

Web sources

2 sources backing this record.View all →

Pricing

No verified price is on record for Argus S5.3. 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)

Argus S5.3 at Albuquerque, NMoperational
Argus S5.3 (SMP Robotics) operating in Albuquerque, NM.

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Argus S5.3 on the deployment map

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Recent activity

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Record createdJun 27, 2026
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Safety record

No incidents on record for Argus S5.3.

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Sources (2)

Argus S5.3 (SMP Robotics) -- maker page · https://www.smprobotics.com · 2026-06-18
https://robotserv.ai/robots/smp-argus-s53-is-ir-security-robot

Common questions

What is Argus S5.3?

The Argus S5.3 is a security patrol robot made by SMP Robotics. It is designed for patrol and security monitoring applications. The model is in a commercial maturity stage.

How much does Argus S5.3 cost?

Argus S5.3's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Argus S5.3 from SMP Robotics. 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 Argus S5.3 actually deployed in the real world?

Yes. Argus S5.3 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.

What are the specs of Argus S5.3?

Argus S5.3's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Range: 24 km; Max speed: 6 km/h; Weight: 133 kg. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.

Who makes Argus S5.3?

Argus S5.3 is made by SMP Robotics, based in San Francisco, California, USA.

Where is Argus S5.3 deployed?

1 verified deployment of Argus S5.3 is on the DEPLOY registry, including at Albuquerque, NM.

Can you buy Argus S5.3?

Argus S5.3 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 Argus S5.3?

On the DEPLOY registry, comparable security_patrol robots to Argus S5.3 include Knightscope K5, Knightscope K3, K1 Hemisphere, Cobalt Robot.

How does Argus S5.3 compare to Knightscope K5?

Argus S5.3 and Knightscope K5 (Knightscope · 10 deployments) are both security_patrol robots on the DEPLOY registry. Argus S5.3 has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.

Is Argus S5.3 a top security_patrol?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Argus S5.3 ranks in roughly the top 58% of security_patrol models tracked by the registry.

What is Argus S5.3's maturity stage?

Argus S5.3 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 Argus S5.3 safe?

Argus S5.3 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 2026-07-15

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-15

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.