01:31 PM EST, 11/26/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Knightscope ( KSCP ) said Tuesday it closed new contracts in 12 US states to supply its K5 autonomous security robots and K1B emergency communication devices.

Financial details weren't provided.

The K5s and K1Bs were sought by clients across diverse industries such as state and local government, in states including California and New York, the company said.

Shares of the company surged nearly 19% in recent trading.

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