Knightscope (NASDAQ:KSCP) (NASDAQ: KSCP) is a U.S.-based robotics and artificial intelligence company specializing in autonomous security solutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company designs, develops and deploys self-driving security robots and cloud-based software to assist organizations in monitoring and safeguarding their premises. Knightscope’s mission is to reduce criminal and public safety concerns by augmenting traditional security services with round-the-clock automated patrols.
The company’s product lineup includes a series of autonomous machines—known as K1, K3, K5 and K7—each tailored to specific environments and security needs. Equipped with an array of sensors, high-definition cameras, thermal imaging, lidar and radar technology, these robots can detect anomalies such as unauthorized entries, suspicious behavior and environmental hazards. Data collected by the devices is transmitted to a proprietary Security Operations Center (SOC) where trained analysts collaborate with on-site personnel and law enforcement agencies to ensure timely intervention.
Knightscope operates primarily across the United States, serving sectors such as corporate campuses, healthcare facilities, retail centers, logistics hubs, educational institutions and government sites. The company offers its technology on a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model, enabling clients to deploy autonomous security units without large capital expenditures. By combining physical patrol routines with advanced analytics—such as heat mapping, anomaly detection and predictive insights—Knightscope aims to enhance situational awareness and deter incidents before they escalate.
Under the leadership of Co-Founders and Co-CEOs William Santana Li and Stacy Dean Stephens, Knightscope has focused on continuous innovation in machine learning, sensor fusion and human-machine teaming. Leveraging partnerships with local law enforcement and security integrators, the company is expanding pilot programs and exploring international opportunities. As Knightscope advances its research and development efforts, it seeks to refine its fleet capabilities, broaden its client base and address the growing global demand for automated security solutions.
