Knightscope Establishes Federal Presence, Robots Headed to Washington D.C.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Knightscope, Inc. (Nasdaq: KSCP) a leader in developing autonomous security robots and artificial intelligence technologies, announced today on the heels of deploying at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, securing a Phase 1 contract with the U.S. Air Force, and achieving full FedRAMP^® authorization enabling broader federal growth, the establishment of operations in the Nation’s Capital. Through government relations firm Washington Office, a strategy firm dedicated to advancing frontier technologies critical to U.S. national interests, the partnership will expand Knightscope's capacity to deliver advanced security solutions to the federal government. Washington Office specializes in helping innovative companies navigate and succeed in the federal sector.

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Establishing operations in Washington, D.C. strategically positions Knightscope at the epicenter of federal decision-making, enabling the company to accelerate procurement opportunities and build critical relationships with agencies across the federal government.

"Washington Office exists to help transformative companies like Knightscope navigate the complexities of the federal landscape," said Evan Burfield, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Washington Office and previous founder of 1776, a global technology incubator. "Autonomous security solutions represent the future of public safety, and we're proud to help bring this technology to the federal sector." This presence will drive growth across multiple sectors including military base security, federal facility protection, transportation security, and critical infrastructure defense.

"The convergence of robotics and national security represents a pivotal shift in how we approach public safety," said Colleen Laughlin, Partner at Washington Office and former Executive Director of the Defense Innovation Board, where she worked alongside former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and business titan Michael Bloomberg to modernize the Department of Defense's approach to technology adoption. "Knightscope's security solutions align perfectly with the federal government's need for innovative security capabilities."

Knightscope's autonomous security robots are already proven in the private sector, with successful deployments across healthcare facilities, commercial real estate and industrial applications nationwide. To showcase these capabilities to federal stakeholders, Knightscope plans to establish a technology showroom in the Washington, D.C. area. The company's expansion into Washington, D.C. will facilitate the adaptation of these field-tested technologies to meet federal security requirements while addressing the government's growing need for cost-effective, round-the-clock security solutions.

“Ready or not, the robots are coming to DC, and we encourage DOGE to evaluate the entire public safety, law enforcement, and guarding expenditures across the Government,” said Miles Taylor, former Chief of Staff, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. “Knightscope’s technology represents a significant opportunity to improve security effectiveness while reducing costs.”

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About Knightscope

Knightscope is transforming public safety with cutting-edge robotics and AI technologies. From autonomous security robots to advanced detection systems, Knightscope is committed to building safer communities where you live, work, study and visit. Our long-term ambition is bold but simple: to make the United States of America the safest country in the world. Learn more about us at www.knightscope.com.

About Washington Office

Washington Office is a DC-based strategy firm that aims to redefine government relations by focusing on frontier tech that powers the national interest. Specifically, Washington Office serves as the DC team for startups and leading companies working to harness emerging technology – including artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, energy, materials sciences, robotics, space systems, synthetic biology, quantum computing, and beyond – to advance U.S. security and prosperity. Learn more at www.yourwashingtonoffice.com.

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