Knightscope K7 vs SMP Robotics S5.2
Head-to-head comparison of Knightscope Knightscope K7 and SMP Robotics SMP Robotics S5.2. Updated 2026.
Last updated: September 25, 2026
Overall Score
71.3/ 100
Knightscope K7
Knightscope
72.4/ 100
SMP Robotics S5.2
SMP Robotics
Score Breakdown
72
Performance72
74
Reliability76
72
Ease of Use74
72
Intelligence70
68
Value78
62
Ecosystem58
76
Safety76
65
Design68
Specs Comparison
| Spec | Knightscope K7 | SMP Robotics S5.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $25,000 |
| Cameras | 4K + thermal | 360° optical + thermal |
| Sensors | LiDAR, radar, GPS | — |
| Terrain | Multi-terrain all-weather | — |
| Height Cm | 100 | 80 |
| Ip Rating | IP65 | IP65 |
| Weight Kg | 340 | 80 |
| Battery Hrs | 20 | 22 |
| Nav | — | GPS waypoint + LiDAR |
| Solar Assist | — | Yes |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | Knightscope K7 | SMP Robotics S5.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | — | $35,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |