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Knightscope K5 struck and ran over a toddler at Stanford Shopping Center

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Jul 7, 2016 · Knightscope · Knightscope K5 · M Resort Spa Casino, Henderson NV

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Failure Mode

INJURY

Event Date

Jul 7, 2016

Primary Entity

Knightscope

Robotic Platform

Knightscope K5

Jurisdiction / Location

M Resort Spa Casino, Henderson NV

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

A Knightscope K5 patrolling the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, California collided with a 16-month-old boy, knocking him down and running over one foot, which left minor swelling and a scrape. Accounts differ: the family said the robot drove into the child, while Knightscope said the child ran into the robot as it changed course. The mall suspended the robots pending investigation.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

KnightscopeView Manufacturer

Hardware Platform

Knightscope K5View Spec

Operational Sectors

Physical AI / Robotics

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2016/07/13/parents-upset-after-stanford-shopping-center-security-robot-knocks-down-child/

    https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2016/07/13/parents-upset-after-stanford-shopping-center-security-robot-knocks-down-child/

  • https://www.cnbc.com/2016/07/14/investigation-begins-on-robot-security-after-child-is-hurt.html

    https://www.cnbc.com/2016/07/14/investigation-begins-on-robot-security-after-child-is-hurt.html

  • https://money.cnn.com/2016/07/14/technology/robot-stanford-mall/index.html

    https://money.cnn.com/2016/07/14/technology/robot-stanford-mall/index.html

Related Incidents & Failure Precedents

6 records on file

Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in Knightscope K5 struck and ran over a toddler at Stanford Shopping Center?

A Knightscope K5 patrolling the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, California collided with a 16-month-old boy, knocking him down and running over one foot, which left minor swelling and a scrape. Accounts differ: the family said the robot drove into the child, while Knightscope said the child ran into the robot as it changed course. The mall suspended the robots pending investigation.

When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on July 7, 2016 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 struck and ran over a toddler at Stanford Shopping Center?

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 struck and ran over a toddler at Stanford Shopping Center?

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 struck and ran over a toddler at Stanford Shopping Center?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.