Knightscope K5

Autonomous outdoor security patrol robot

The Knightscope K5 is a fully autonomous outdoor security robot (Autonomous Data Machine) that patrols parking lots, campuses and commercial properties around the clock. It combines 360-degree HD cameras, thermal imaging, license-plate recognition, people detection and a two-way intercom with AI analytics, streaming alerts to a security operations center. Offered as a Machine-as-a-Service subscription with monitoring and maintenance included.

Type: Autonomous security robot (ADM)
Cameras: 360 HD + thermal imaging
Recognition: License plate & people detection
Comms: Two-way intercom + live alerts
Autonomy: Self-charging 24/7 patrol
Model: Machine-as-a-Service (annual)

Est. price at Knightscope

$79,000

12wk lead

Fulfilled by Knightscope
Secure checkout on the vendor's official store
Typical lead time 12 weeks
Deployment & support available from Carolina Robotics

You'll complete your purchase on Knightscope's official store.

Prices are estimates for guidance only and may not reflect current promotions, taxes, shipping, bundles or subscriptions. Confirm the final price on Knightscope's site before buying.

Typical applications

The Knightscope K5 is deployed across a range of tasks. Our team tailors tooling and programming to your exact process.

Perimeter patrol
Parking & campus security
Deterrence & monitoring
Incident response

Full specification

Type: Autonomous security robot (ADM)
Cameras: 360 HD + thermal imaging
Recognition: License plate & people detection
Comms: Two-way intercom + live alerts
Autonomy: Self-charging 24/7 patrol
Model: Machine-as-a-Service (annual)

AI overview & cost of ownership

An AI-generated summary of the Knightscope K5 with realistic use cases, alongside a transparent estimate of what it costs to run each year.

The Knightscope K5 is an autonomous outdoor security patrol robot designed to monitor properties continuously. It uses 360-degree HD cameras, thermal imaging, license-plate recognition, people detection, and a two-way intercom to support security monitoring and alerting, with live data sent to a security operations center. It is offered as a Machine-as-a-Service subscription that includes monitoring and maintenance.

Best for: Best for organizations needing continuous outdoor security patrols across parking lots, campuses, or commercial properties.

Potential uses

Perimeter Patrol
The robot can autonomously patrol property boundaries and help identify activity along outdoor perimeters.
Parking Lot Security
It can monitor parking areas with cameras and license-plate recognition to support security operations.
Campus Monitoring
It can patrol campus grounds around the clock and stream alerts to a security operations center.
Deterrence and Monitoring
Its visible presence, live alerts, and sensing capabilities can be used to discourage and observe unwanted activity.
Incident Response Support
When people or vehicles are detected, the robot can provide live information and two-way communication to assist security staff.

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Est. annual cost

$79,000/yr

Energy: $0
Membership (RaaS): $79,000

Machine-as-a-Service: the annual fee covers the robot, monitoring and maintenance in place of a purchase.

Assumes the all-inclusive membership plan, plus ~24 h/day of use at $0.15/kWh electricity. Figures are estimates for planning only and exclude taxes, financing and site-specific costs.