DESCRIPTION
K5 is a Mobile-Robots from Knightscope. It is built for Security, Monitoring. Key figures: 190.5 kg.
The Knightscope K5 is an autonomous security robot (ASR) for structured outdoor patrol — parking lots, campuses, and walkways. It provides visible deterrence with 360° HD video, thermal sensing, license-plate recognition, and two-way audio, and is listed as available for deployment on Knightscope's Force arsenal page.
FEATURES
- Outdoor ASR for parking lots, campuses, and walkways at pedestrian speeds (OEM Force / products/k5). 360° HD video with thermal imaging
- people/device/license-plate detection
- two-way audio and broadcast messaging
- quad strobe lights
- custom patrol paths (OEM Force page). Datasheet K5V5C: height 64.6 in, width 34.9 in, length 44.6 in
- weight 420 lb
- speed up to 3 mph
- patrol ~2.5–3 h between charges
- dock charge ~20–30 min
- operating temp 0–115°F outdoor ambient
- 4 HD cameras + IR thermal
- 6 LiDAR + 13 sonar
- 4G LTE/5G cellular
- ADA-compliant ramp navigation up to ~20% grade.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Physical | |
| Weight | 190.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | L 1.13 m × W 886 mm × H 1.64 m |
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Wheeled |
| Speed | 4.83 km/h |
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Physical | |
| Weight | 190.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | L 1.13 m × W 886 mm × H 1.64 m |
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Wheeled |
| Speed | 4.83 km/h |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the K5?
The Knightscope K5 is an autonomous security robot (ASR) for structured outdoor patrol — parking lots, campuses, and walkways. It provides visible deterrence with 360° HD video, thermal sensing, license-plate recognition, and two-way audio, and is listed as available for deployment on Knightscope's Force arsenal page.
Who makes the K5?
The K5 is made by Knightscope, a robotics company based in United States.
How much does the K5 cost?
Knightscope has not publicly announced pricing for the K5. You can enquire through RobotAIGeek for current pricing.
What is the K5 used for?
The K5 is designed for security and monitoring. It is used in commercial, government, and security & patrol settings.
How much does the K5 weigh?
The K5 weighs 190.5 kg.
How fast is the K5?
The K5 can move at speeds of up to 4.83 km/h.
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Operated by
Organisations that run, ran or trialled this robot, from deployment records.
- HHuntington Park Police Department
Operates · United States
- CCity of Dublin, Ohio
Previously operated · United States
- CCity of Hayward
Previously operated · United States
- NNew York City Police Department
Previously operated · United States
- SSan Francisco SPCA
Previously operated · United States
- SStanford Shopping Center
Previously operated · United States
- LLowe's
Trialled · United States
- SSan Antonio International Airport
Trialled · United States







