Verizon to Advance Knightscope’s Security Robot Capabilities

Verizon Business will provide 4G LTE connectivity to the K5 autonomous security robots of Knightscope under a partnership agreement between the two firms. Their collaboration also includes Verizon connectivity integration for Knightscope’s wireless emergency communication devices, or ECDs, for first responders, Verizon said Wednesday. Knightscope’s K5 robots hold a moderate authority to operate under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, a security compliance endorsed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. First Responders’ Tool FedRAMP authorization has also been granted to the Knightscope’s ECDs—K1 Blue Light Tower and Blue Light E-Phones—covered by the partnership agreement. The devices are designed forThe post Verizon to Advance Knightscope’s Security Robot Capabilities first appeared on Executive Gov.

Facebook Messenger Twitter Whatsapp Email Verizon Business will provide 4G LTE connectivity to the K5 autonomous security robots of Knightscope under a partnership agreement between the two firms. Their collaboration also includes Verizon connectivity integration for Knightscope’s wireless emergency communication devices, or ECDs, for first responders, Verizon said Wednesday. Knightscope’s K5 robots hold a moderate authority to operate under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, a security compliance endorsed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

First Responders’ Tool FedRAMP authorization has also been granted to the Knightscope’s ECDs —K1 Blue Light Tower and Blue Light E-Phones—covered by the partnership agreement. The devices are designed for 24/7 independent operations to provide first responders with voice connectivity, alerts and illumination. With the Verizon-Knightscope partnership, first responders using the ECDs will gain access to the Verizon Frontline network .

The 4G Verizon connectivity for the Knightscope security robots, planned for an upgrade to 5G, enables real-time data transmission and monitoring in the ASRs’ patrols even during extreme weather conditions. William Santana Li , Knightscope CEO, said that the company’s robots are transforming their safety and security capabilities with the integration of Verizon’s connectivity. “Additionally, Verizon is enabling Knightscope to provide one-touch access to services such as police, fire and EMS at hospitals, universities and corporate campuses in times of danger, personal crisis or medical emergencies,” he noted.

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