FDNY Upgrades Fire Boxes to Modern Knightscope E-Phones

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Knightscope, Inc. announces that Fire Department New York issued a purchase order to upgrade 10 fire boxes at various schools to Knightscope's solar, 4G wireless technologies. The company's products provide reliable and cost-effective emergency communication systems, transitioning away from traditional call boxes to more advanced solutions.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading developer of autonomous security robots (“ASRs”) and blue light emergency communication systems, today announces that Fire Department New York (FDNY) issued a purchase order to upgrade 10 fire boxes at various schools from outdated analog wirelines to Knightscope’s solar, 4G wireless technologies.

FDNY Upgrades Fire Boxes to Modern Knightscope E-Phones (Photo: Business Wire)

Knightscope is seeing campuses transition away from traditional emergency call boxes to more reliable and cost-effective systems that use cellular and satellite communications powered by solar energy. Knightscope’s portfolio of K1 products provide clear voice connectivity with a flashing blue strobe to extend access to emergency services to remote locations. Obsolete and non-functioning competitive devices are easily retrofitted with Knightscope technologies ensuring public safety is accessible, especially when a cell phone battery has died, or one is unfamiliar with the geography and cannot convey a precise location to first responders.

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To learn more about Knightscope’s Blue Light Emergency Communication Systems – now available with the recently announced Automated Gunshot Detection – and its Autonomous Security Robots, book a discovery call or demonstration today at www.knightscope.com/discover.

About Knightscope

Knightscope is an advanced public safety technology company that builds fully autonomous security robots and blue light emergency communications systems that help protect the places people live, work, study and visit. Knightscope’s long-term ambition is to make the United States of America the safest country in the world. Learn more about us at www.knightscope.com. Follow Knightscope on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn and Instagram.

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Stacy Stephens

Knightscope, Inc.

(650) 924-1025

Source: Knightscope, Inc.

FAQ

What is the latest announcement from Knightscope, Inc.?

Knightscope, Inc. announced that Fire Department New York issued a purchase order to upgrade 10 fire boxes at various schools to Knightscope's solar, 4G wireless technologies.

What are Knightscope's products known for?

Knightscope's products are known for providing reliable and cost-effective emergency communication systems.

How are Knightscope's products different from traditional emergency call boxes?

Knightscope's products use cellular and satellite communications powered by solar energy, providing clear voice connectivity with a flashing blue strobe to extend access to emergency services to remote locations.

Why are Knightscope's technologies considered important for public safety?

Knightscope's technologies ensure public safety is accessible, especially when a cell phone battery has died, or one is unfamiliar with the geography and cannot convey a precise location to first responders.