Knightscope Inc. has signed a two-year agreement with Palantir Technologies Inc. to join Palantir’s FedStart program, aiming to expand its presence in the U.S. federal market, particularly in national security and public safety. The partnership provides Knightscope access to essential accreditations, including FedRAMP High and DoD Impact Level 5, enabling secure operations in federal environments.

Knightscope will also receive support for Authority to Operate (ATO) status and integration into Palantir-managed AWS GovCloud clusters, ensuring compliance with federal standards. CEO William Santana Li emphasized that the collaboration aligns with ongoing efforts in Washington to establish a National Robotics Strategy, positioning the U.S. as a leader in autonomous systems.

The partnership aligns with Palantir’s mission to deploy AI to enhance public institutions. CEO Alex Karp highlighted how AI can help protect public institutions, a vision shared by Knightscope. This collaboration mirrors other successful AI initiatives, such as AT&T leveraging Palantir’s platform for its internal generative AI system, “Ask AT&T,” serving 100,000 employees to streamline operations and improve service delivery.

Knightscope’s partnership with Palantir aims to scale its autonomous security solutions, targeting public safety and critical infrastructure protection within the federal market. In terms of price action, KSCP shares were trading higher by 4.24% at $8.55, while PLTR was up by 1.52% at $153.20.

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