Knightscope K5 security robot 'drowns' in fountain
A Knightscope K5 security robot named 'Steve' fell down some stairs into a water feature at an office complex in Washington DC, USA. Knightscope officials later said that this was an 'isolated incident' and that Steve had slipped on a 'loose brick surface' before tipping down the stairs into the water. The company added that the incident had been caused by an error in the self-driving algorithm, and that a new robot would be delivered to Washington Harbour for free. The K5 is equipped with sensors, a 360-degree video camera, microphones, air quality sensors, and thermal imaging capabilities. According to Knightscope it can scan up to 1,500 car number plates per minute and detect gun shots and other notable sounds. System 🤖 Knightscope K5 🔗 Operator: Republic Properties/Washington Habour Developer: Knightscope Country: USA Sector: Business/professional services Purpose: Provide security Technology: Robotics Issue: Robustness
- Date it happened
- 2017-07-01
- Organisation involved
- Republic Properties/Washington Habour
- Product, system or model
- Knightscope K5
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