Knightscope K5 veered off course into a fountain at Georgetown Washington Harbour
[MALFUNCTION]Jul 17, 2017 · Knightscope · Knightscope K5 · M Resort Spa Casino, Henderson NV
Failure Mode
MALFUNCTION
Event Date
Jul 17, 2017
Primary Entity
Knightscope
Robotic Platform
Knightscope K5
Jurisdiction / Location
M Resort Spa Casino, Henderson NV
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
On its first days patrolling the Washington Harbour complex in Georgetown, Washington DC, a Knightscope K5 nicknamed Steve left its planned path and rolled into a fountain, disabling the unit. The incident went viral as an example of navigation failure in an outdoor public setting. No people were harmed.
System & Fleet Architecture
Operating Manufacturer
Hardware Platform
Operational Sectors
Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://time.com/4862263/security-robot-fountain-knightscope-k5/
https://time.com/4862263/security-robot-fountain-knightscope-k5/
- Inspect Filing
https://www.cnn.com/2017/07/18/us/security-robot-drown-trnd
https://www.cnn.com/2017/07/18/us/security-robot-drown-trnd
- Inspect Filing
https://www.npr.org/2017/07/22/538624461/i-sink-therefore-i-am-this-robot-wasnt-programmed-for-existential-angst
https://www.npr.org/2017/07/22/538624461/i-sink-therefore-i-am-this-robot-wasnt-programmed-for-existential-angst
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in Knightscope K5 veered off course into a fountain at Georgetown Washington Harbour?
On its first days patrolling the Washington Harbour complex in Georgetown, Washington DC, a Knightscope K5 nicknamed Steve left its planned path and rolled into a fountain, disabling the unit. The incident went viral as an example of navigation failure in an outdoor public setting. No people were harmed.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on July 17, 2017 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Knightscope K5 veered off course into a fountain at Georgetown Washington Harbour?
Knightscope K5 by Knightscope is the recorded robot involved in this incident at M Resort Spa Casino, Henderson NV.
Has anyone responded to Knightscope K5 veered off course into a fountain at Georgetown Washington Harbour?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of Knightscope K5 veered off course into a fountain at Georgetown Washington Harbour?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.