- Knightscope Inc. has seen a 46% drop in reported crime at one location and has operated over 1,000,000 hours of service for its autonomous security robots nationwide
- The versatility of the robots have seen their deployment in various areas such as airports, manufacturing plants, hospitals, stadiums, residential and commercial properties
- Recently, the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino adopted Knightscope’s K5 robot, aptly named “Jackbot,” to complement the facility’s existing security team
- This marks Knightscope’s growing client base that only confirms what the robots can do while working towards the company’s mission of a safer country
Knightscope’s mission, since its inception back in 2013, has been to make the United States of America the safest nation in the world while supporting millions of law enforcement and security professionals across the country. Driven by technology and innovation, the company has rolled out three products and overseen a 46% decrease in reported crime in one particular location and has operated well in excess of 1 million hours across the country. The company currently holds contracts across 6 U.S. time zones (https://ibn.fm/zKXC5).
So far, Knightscope’s products operate in various areas of application including, but not limited to airports, manufacturing plants, hospitals, stadiums, residential and commercial properties, and numerous corporate campuses. In a client catalogue that seems to be steadily growing given the value proposition that Knightscope offers, the latest name therein has been the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada (https://ibn.fm/qvloP).
The resort features close to 2,000 hotel rooms and suites and a 100,000 square feet casino floor, the largest in northern Nevada (https://ibn.fm/yW2Ll). Additionally, it offers a broad range of dining, nightlife and entertainment options. Its move to adopt a Knightscope ASR to cover the massive facility is a testament to what Knightscope products can do, how dependable they are, and how much value they bring to the table.
Knightscope is known for developing Autonomous Security Robot (“ASR”) products that feature self-driving technology, artificial intelligence (“AI”) and robotics. Its primary offerings are the K1 stationary machine, the K3 indoor machines and the K5 outdoor machine. All these products are developed from the ground up at Knightscope’s Mountain View, California facility.
The Grand Sierra Resort and Casino went with the Knightscope K5 ASR that features two-way communication, 360-degree view cameras, an emergency call button and thermal imaging. Named “Jackbot,” this ASR is meant to work in tandem with the facility’s physical security team and add a layer of security to patrols within the space. It will serve as an extra set of eyes and ears and a much-needed added level of protection for the facility.
There have been concerns regarding the safety of security jobs from automation, and with good reason. With innovations and offerings such as Knightscope’s K1, K3 and K5, it is easy for one to see how, ultimately, they could take over all security jobs. That is, however, not the case.
In an interview with Knightscope’s CEO, William Santana Li, he noted that “The robots are intended to be eyes and ears for the humans, not a one to one replacement (https://ibn.fm/Elwaj).” This is further affirmed by the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino’s adoption and use of the robots for its security needs. The facility’s K5 “Jackbot” is meant to allow officers to see and hear what is going on, communicate with staff and customers through the robot and, when needed, dispatch additional officers. Jackbot is not a replacement but rather a tool that complements the facility’s security personnel, just as Knightscope intended it to be.
As Knightscope’s ASRs continue to log more hours in the field, more data is being collected, facilitating the further improvement of the robots and the value they offer. In addition, establishments such as the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino see the value of the robots, consequently integrating them into their spaces. As such, it is only a matter of time before they become more mainstream, get to serve in more diverse areas and contribute to Knightscope Inc.’s mission of making the United States of America the safest nation in the world.
For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Knightscope.com and if you have a need for subscription service you may request a private demonstration of the technology at www.Knightscope.com/demo.
NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to Knightscope are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/Knight
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