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Tech Developments

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, December 2nd, 2019

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Tech Developments

Knightscope's K7 robotic security vehicle is in development. Photo: Knightscope

Robotic Security Technology Developer Knightscope Opens Federal Initiative Knightscope, Inc., a developer of fully autonomous robots for security applications, has kicked off its federal government initiative with the engagement of C5 Business Development Innovations (C5BDI), a strategic planning, management and business development consulting firm that has expertise in non-traditional contracting. C5BDI also has experience briefing higher echelons of the Pentagon, intelligence community and military forces to help its clients pursue federal business opportunities. Knightscope, which is based in California, says…

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Congress

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