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The Autonomous Security Force

One Force. One Contract. One Accountable Entity.

For the Chief Security Officers of the United States of America.

Why we built this. In our own words.

The Operating Model

Technology cannot do this alone.
Neither can people.

Autonomous machines see everything and never tire — but a machine cannot make the judgment call that matters, or carry the authority to act. A trained officer can — but no one person is everywhere at once, every hour, without fail.

For thirty years, the industry has sold you one half of that equation and left you to wire in the other. Capable parts, accountable to no one, integrated by nothing.

The Autonomous Security Force is the first architecture engineered so machine and human operate as one system — one escalation path, one chain of command, one accountable entity.

Apart, each is a tool.
Together, they are a force.

The Operating Loop

Deter. Detect. Respond.

01 — Deter

Visible presence changes behavior. Persistent patrol, dynamic routing, public address, and unmistakable security signature across every entrance, every perimeter, every gap. The kind of footprint legacy guarding cannot maintain — at any price.

02 — Detect

Seeing more is not enough. The objective is signal over noise. Sensor fusion and AI analytics surface meaningful events in real time — and auto-resolve the 90% that aren't. Your team stops chasing shadows. Your operators do the job they trained for.

03 — Respond

Security only counts when it results in documented action. Verification. Escalation. Dispatch. Reporting. Every incident handled consistently. Every action logged. Every receipt published — autonomously.

The Escalation Model · ASF-7

Seven Levels. Three Layers.
One Force.

Every event in your security program escalates the same way — from autonomous detection at machine speed, through verified human command, to physical response on the ground. Engineered as one system.
Operated as one contract.

The Knightscope security force — K1, K5, K7 robots and agents

Knightscope K5 autonomous security robot patrolling at night

Knightscope K7 autonomous security robot at an electrical substation

Knightscope Signals digital twin — live 3D site view

Knightscope Signals AI orchestration platform dashboard

Knightscope Autonomous Security Force agent on post

Knightscope robot assisting law enforcement with an arrest

        
Layer 01 · Autonomous Machine speed. Always on.
01Level
Autonomous Detection.A sensing layer engineered for every condition your locations face. Indoor. Outdoor. Daylight. Darkness. Weather. Across the visible, infrared, and millimeter-wave spectrum. Persistent patrol on the ground. Elevated awareness above. Fixed sensing at the points that matter. Multi-spectral. Multi-form-factor. Built for the reality that the majority of your operations are not behind a building — they are out in the world.
Including a retrofit capability that turns the cameras you already own into nodes inside the Force.

Layer 01 · Autonomous Machine speed. Always on.
02Level
AI Agents.The intelligence layer that ends false-alarm fatigue. Agents triage, classify, and auto-resolve routine events before they ever reach a human. 90% of legacy security alerts are noise. We engineered the noise out of the workflow.

Layer 01 · Autonomous Machine speed. Always on.
03Level
Orchestrated Autonomy.Machines and AI collaborate without human intervention. Cameras cue each other. Robots reposition to where the signal is. Automated voice warnings deploy at the threshold of escalation. The first three levels of your security program operate while your team focuses on what humans should be doing.

Layer 02 · Remote Command Human judgment. Verified.
04Level
RTX Analyst.Human verification of every event the Autonomous Layer escalates. Incident documentation in real time. Controlled intervention — talk-down, dispatch coordination, stakeholder notification.

Layer 02 · Remote Command Human judgment. Verified.
05Level
RTX Supervisor.Risk assessment. Escalation authority. Command decisions. The accountable human in the loop — and the named individual on the receipt.

Layer 03 · Physical Response The strongest link, finally.
06Level
Augmented Security Agent (ASA).On-site response, supported by live machine intelligence and the RTX team. Patrol, post, executive protection, incident response. Vetted. Licensed. Continuously trained. Feeding the Signals platform from the field — and receiving real-time direction from command in return.

Layer 03 · Physical Response The strongest link, finally.
07Level
Law Enforcement Engagement.Public authority engaged when the legal threshold is met. With auditable proof-of-work. With scene reconstruction. With the receipts a real investigation requires.

LEVEL 01 / 07

Unify the Force

Signals.

The brain that makes the Force a force.

Seven levels. Three layers. Hundreds of sensors. Dozens of agents. Thousands of decisions a day. None of it matters if it doesn't move as one.

Signals is the central intelligence layer that fuses every sensor, every agent, every machine, and every human into one operational picture. A live, three-dimensional digital twin of your locations. Sensor fusion across the entire arsenal. AI-driven filtering. Structured escalation from autonomy to human command. Full visibility from detection through resolution. Complete audit trail with incident reconstruction and reporting.

For the first time in the history of this industry — every patrol, every sensor check, every escalation, every AI decision, every action: logged, timestamped, exportable, and published autonomously.

Your CFO can defend the invoice. Your insurance carrier can underwrite the program. Your board can read the quarterly report.

Trust, but verify. Finally, you can do both.

The Arsenal

Available for Deployment. Today.

The machines and the people that execute the seven levels.
One contract. One accountable entity. A Mission Advisor configures the combination for your program.

The Machines

Autonomous. Always on.

K5 Autonomous Security Robot

Outdoor ground patrol. 360° HD video, thermal, plate recognition, public address.

The K5 is built for structured outdoor environments where visibility, deterrence, and consistent patrol matter most. Operating at pedestrian speeds, it navigates parking lots, campuses, and walkways while capturing and analyzing activity in real time.

360° high-definition video with thermal imaging
Detection of people, devices, and license plates
Two-way audio and broadcast messaging
Quad strobe lights for deterrence
Real-time alerts with continuous recording and incident documentation
Custom patrol paths designed for specific locations

K1 Hemisphere

Entry-point sensing. 210° HD, two-way audio, strobe-and-siren deterrence, plate/facial recognition.

The K1 Hemisphere is a stationary, high-visibility device built to secure entry points and high-risk micro-locations. When installed at eye-level, it turns passive monitoring into an interactive security presence — enabling immediate response and stronger control at key access points.

Up to ~210° eye-level high-definition video coverage
Two-way audio with call button for live assistance
Automated announcements
Strobe light for deterrence
Detection of people, vehicles, and license plates

K1 Blue Light Tower

Beacon for public safety. Elevated deterrence. Mass notification.

The K1 Blue Light Tower is a high-visibility emergency communication solution for large outdoor areas, perimeters, and critical infrastructure. It combines elevated surveillance, street lighting, and real-time communication into a commanding security presence.

Elevated platform for maximum visibility and coverage
High-output area lighting with blue light deterrence
Two-way intercom and live public address
AI-driven detection of people, vehicles, license plates, and devices

K1 Blue Light Tower Retrofit Kit

Turn the towers you already own into nodes in the Force. No rip-and-replace.

The K1 Retrofit Kit connects your existing blue light towers to the Knightscope Force — feeding them into the Signals platform for unified monitoring, automated response, and real-time incident management without replacing your existing investment.

Connects existing towers to the Knightscope Force network
Integrates with Signals for unified command and monitoring
No rip-and-replace required
Extends the coverage and value of existing infrastructure

The Force

On the ground and in command.

Security Agents

Vetted, licensed, continuously trained. Armed and unarmed. Patrol, post, response.

Knightscope's Augmented Security Agents bring humans, hardware, and software together into one orchestrated security operation. Agents extend your program with on-site presence and rapid response — powered by live data, AI-driven insights, and centralized command.

Professionally trained armed and unarmed agents
Real-time coordination with autonomous systems and remote operations
Continuous coverage across patrol, post, and incident response
Integrated reporting and audit trails

Executive Protection

Dedicated coverage for high-risk principals. Threat assessment through incident response.

Knightscope's Executive Protection program delivers dedicated coverage for C-suite executives, board members, and high-risk principals. Engagements integrate real-time machine intelligence, RTX remote command, and vetted protective agents into a single, accountable program.

Dedicated assignment for high-risk principals
Threat assessment and advance work
Armed and unarmed protective agents
Real-time coordination with RTX command layer
Full incident documentation and audit trail

RTX Remote Command

Risk & Threat Exposure. Live analysts and supervisors watching, verifying, and coordinating response around the clock.

RTX (Risk & Threat Exposure) is the remote command layer of the Autonomous Security Force. Live analysts and supervisors verify incidents, make escalation decisions, and coordinate physical response — 24/7, with full audit trails and proof-of-work documentation.

Human verification of autonomous detections
Incident documentation and controlled intervention
Risk assessment and escalation authority
Command decisions with full audit trail

Under Development.

The Machines

K7 Autonomous Security Robot

Next-generation autonomous patrol for large outdoor environments, industrial sites, and logistics hubs.

The K7 is a next-generation ASR built to secure large outdoor environments. Designed for scale, it delivers continuous autonomous patrol across expansive properties — combining light-duty off-road capability with advanced sensing for logistics hubs, industrial sites, and commercial properties.

Light-duty off-road capability
Long-range navigation with speeds up to 10 mph
360° HD video with PTZ and thermal imaging
Advanced detection of people, vehicles, and license plates
Live talk-down capability

K1 Super Tower

Elevated 7', 14', and 21' security and emergency communication tower for large perimeters.

The K1 Super Tower combines elevated surveillance, street lighting, and real-time communication to create a commanding security presence for logistics hubs, schools, construction sites, parking lots, and municipalities.

Elevated 7', 14', and 21' platform for maximum visibility
PTZ camera with long-range zoom and 360° situational awareness
High-output area lighting with blue light deterrence
Two-way intercom and live public address

K1 Capsule

Next-generation blue light device for campuses, parking structures, and public spaces.

The K1 Capsule delivers always-on awareness, real-time response, and visible deterrence in a compact form factor. Mounts to walls or straps to light poles and signposts.

Blue light beacon for high visibility and deterrence
360° HD video with AI-powered detection
Two-way audio and public talk-down system
AI-driven detection of people, vehicles, license plates, and devices

The Force

H1 Augmented Security Agent

Next-generation augmented agent platform integrating wearable machine intelligence with on-site response.

The H1 represents the next evolution of the Augmented Security Agent — integrating wearable sensors, real-time AI assistance, and direct RTX command integration to give on-site agents machine-level awareness and command support.

The Orchestration Platform

Signals

Operations-center-grade command, proof-of-work, and a live 3D digital twin, unifying every system.

Signals is the central intelligence layer that unifies Knightscope's technology into a single, orchestrated system. Designed to function as mission control for the RTX remote monitoring team, Signals transforms fragmented security tools into a cohesive, high-performance operation.

Real-time detection, analysis, and incident orchestration
AI-driven filtering and automated response
Structured escalation from autonomy to human command
Full visibility from detection through resolution
Complete audit trail with incident reconstruction and reporting

Roadmap items are in development and subject to change.

Years building
the foundation

434

Clients

U.S. States

4.4M+

Autonomous
Hours

National

Mission

Knightscope K7 autonomous security robot on patrol at an electrical substation

This is not a product you purchase.

It is an operation you commission.

One Force. One contract. One accountable entity — answerable for the outcome, not the invoice.

Built in America. To Secure America.

Download the ASF Brochure PDF

The Force Begins

The First Step

Start with a conversation.

Every engagement begins operator-to-operator — not a demo, not a pitch. A briefing with a Knightscope Mission Advisor about what you are accountable for.

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Technology cannot do this alone.Neither can people.