Knightscope
Knightscope K5
ROBOSCORE™ METHODOLOGY — 9 DIMENSIONS
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24h runtime
BEST FOR
Construction site operations
AVOID IF
Budget is primary constraint and manual alternatives exist
PAYBACK
TBD
COMPLEXITY
TBD
Autonomous outdoor security patrol robot from Knightscope (Nasdaq: KSCP). 360-degree video, thermal imaging, LiDAR. $400/month Machine-as-a-Service (MaaS) lease. Over 400 units deployed at malls, hospitals, stadiums, and corporate campuses. 152cm tall, 181kg. 24-hour battery life. Knightscope also offers K1 stationary and K7 all-terrain models.
Physical
| Weight Kg | 181 |
| Ip Rating | IP55 |
Performance
| Battery Hrs | 24 |
Other
| Stock | Nasdaq KSCP |
| Models | K1, K5, K7 |
| Height Cm | 152 |
| Lease Monthly | $400 |
| Units Deployed | 400+ |
Purchase Costs
MSRP
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CURRENT
RFQ
Operating Costs (Annual)
MAINTENANCE LOW
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MAINTENANCE HIGH
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Monthly savings
$8,333
Payback period
6mo
3-year net ROI
500%
5-year savings
$450,000
| Interval | Task | Est. Time | Est. Cost | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | Visual inspection & debris removal | 5–10 min | — | Operator |
| Weekly | Sensor calibration check & log review | 15–30 min | — | Operator |
| Monthly | Lubrication, belt/chain tension check | 1–2 hrs | $50–150 | Technician |
| 6-Month | Full mechanical inspection & software update | 4–8 hrs | $500–2,000 | Certified Tech |
| Annual | Comprehensive overhaul & recalibration | 1–2 days | $2,000–10,000 | OEM / Partner |
Service Details
Operator Training
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Typical Training Plan
SAFETY & BASICS
2–4 hours
OPERATIONS
4–16 hours
TROUBLESHOOTING
2–8 hours
MAINTENANCE
4–16 hours
Before purchasing the Knightscope K5, ask the vendor these critical questions:
- 01What is the total cost of ownership over 5 years?
- 02What does the warranty cover, and what's excluded?
- 03What is your average response time for critical issues?
- 04Can you provide references from similar deployments?
- 05Is a pilot program available before full commitment?
... and 15 more critical questions
Purchase Price
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Cost per Hour
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Knightscope
Founded
EST. 2013(13 years)
Funding
NOT DISCLOSED
Employees
NOT DISCLOSED
HQ
US
Vendor Health Score
NOT RATED
No certifications listed
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