Reimagine public safety.
Knightscope was founded in April 2013 by William Santana Li and Stacy Dean Stephens. The Company was formed in response to the tragic shootings at Sandy Hook and the Boston bombings. Bill and Stacy knew that they could create an affordable platform to reduce both crime and the economic burden it places on every facet of society with the right fusion of technologies and social engagement. And by engaging the public in a fully transparent manner, Knightscope will bring safety and peace of mind while still respecting personal privacy.
Knightscope’s autonomous technology platform is a fusion of robotics, predictive analytics, and collaborative social engagement utilized to predict and prevent crime.
Deployment of our platform will integrate directly into existing security infrastructures, allowing the public and private sectors to proactively build stronger communities while empowering them to be safer, ultimately saving money and lives.


- 7 Years of Innovation
- $70m Capital Raised
- Operating Hours Over 1 million
We are...
Technologists
At Knightscope, we think differently. On a given day, you may hear things like “artificial intelligence”, “self-driving technology”, “robotics”, and “software engineering”. Our terminology may sound a little different than a typical office, and we like it that way. We are self-proclaimed nerds and we are continually brainstorming, testing, and implementing our robot’s lidar, ultrasonic sensors, GPS, wheel odometry, internal measurement unit, and indeed anything that can improve our robots or lead to a breakthrough in modern technology.
Law Enforcement
Dedication – Responsibility – Honor. These are just a few words we take to heart at Knightscope. In fact, many of us spent a considerable amount of our lives serving this country. The truth is, this company was founded in the wake of Sandy Hook and 911 and some of us were actively serving on those unforgettable days. We at Knightscope care deeply about the great people of this country and that is why we have made it our goal to make the United States of America the safest country on earth.
Veterans
For many, there is no better feeling than representing the stars and stripes as a member of the armed forces. A number of us here at Knightscope once called our home the military. We lived day in and day out with one purpose in mind – to stand up for the principles and moral fabric this country was built on. These sentiments stand true for all of us at Knightscope – we believe in the greater good for society, morality, order, and decency. And we believe in each other to push forward our dreams to help protect the good people of our communities.
Meet our incredible team.





Building a safer future - one robot at a time.
Knightscope is Born

Knightscope sets up shop in the heart of Silicon Valley - Mountain View, CA.
The First K5

The first fully functional autonomous robot is unveiled.
Plug and Play Award

Knightscope awarded HOTTEST NEW COMPANY at Plug and Play Technology Center
Time Magazine

Knightscope is featured in Time Magazine.
National Television Show

Knightscope's K5 made its acting debut on Steven Spielberg's TV show, EXTANT
First Deployment

Knightscope deploys first K5 robots with a paying client in a shopping center in Silicon Valley
The Future is Now

Knightscope featured on "The Future is Now: Things That Will Blow Your Mind."
The K3

Knightscope announces the K3 - an indoor autonomous security robot.
Audi Commercial

Knightscope K5 makes cameo appearance in Audi Q5 commercial
The K1

Knightscope announces the K1 - a stationary security robot.
Mad Money

William Santana Li and Jim Cramer on CNBC Mad Money talk about the future of security.
First Local Government Client

Knightscope deploys robot for first local government contract.
"RoboCop" Lives

Huntington Park Police deploys "Robocop" to monitor public areas.
New Capabilities

Knightscope unveils facial recognition capabilities.
New CFO

Knightscope hires seasoned CFO.
First Federal PO

Knightscope receives first Federal purchase order.