Knightscope, Inc.
Knightscope, Inc. is an American security camera and robotics company headquartered in Mountain View, California. Knightscope designs, builds and deploys robots called Autonomous Data Robots (ADRs) for use in monitoring people in malls, parking lots, neighborhoods and other public areas. Knightscope robots are fully autonomous using self-driving technology and are designed to alert police and security of incidents through sensors that detect weapons, read license plates and detect other suspicious activities.
Basic company information
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- Business sectors
- managed services [1]
- Company / filing name
- Knightscope, Inc. [2]
- Headquarters location
- Sunnyvale [1]
- Founded
- 2013-04-04 [1]
- Legal form
- corporation [1]
- Official website
- www.knightscope.com ↗ [1]
- ISIN (reported securities)
- US49907V2016 [1]
- CIK
- 1600983 [2]
- Country in background record
- United States [1]
- Symbols / exchanges
- KSCP (Nasdaq) [2]
Company positioning and business
Knightscope, Inc. is an American security camera and robotics company headquartered in Mountain View, California. Knightscope designs, builds and deploys robots called Autonomous Data Robots (ADRs) for use in monitoring people in malls, parking lots, neighborhoods and other public areas. Knightscope robots are fully autonomous using self-driving technology and are designed to alert police and security of incidents through sensors that detect weapons, read license plates and detect other suspicious activities. [3]
Knightscope was founded in 2013. Its founders stated that they were motivated to create autonomous security robots following the Sandy Hook School Shooting in 2012. Knightscope shipped their first robot in 2015. The company has four models of robots, designed for indoor, outdoor, and all terrain uses, as well as a model for stationary use. After several years of operation and several rounds of fundraising, primarily through equity crowdfunding, the company became public and launched an initial public offering (IPO) on January 27, 2022. [3]
Users of Knightscope robots have generally reported lower crime rates in the areas the robots were deployed, attributed mostly to physical deterrence by the robot's presence. Knightscope autonomous robots have raised concerns from critics over privacy and job displacement. [3]
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Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: KSCP (Nasdaq). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [1]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
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Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was Knightscope, Inc. founded?
Founded: 2013-04-04. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Where is the headquarters of Knightscope, Inc.?
Headquarters location: Sunnyvale. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Which business sectors are recorded for Knightscope, Inc.?
Business sectors: managed services. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Sources and review dates
- Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
- Company identity and profile data ↗
- Wikipedia contributors — Knightscope (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.