Knightscope, Inc. ASRs Can Help Address Post-Pandemic Security Concerns for Museums, Cultural Institutions

• As cultural institutions are closing down because of the pandemic, they are facing an increased security threat, as reduced staffing made them more vulnerable to thieves
• The issue was brought to the forefront after Singer Lauren museum in The Netherlands became the victim of a “smash-and-grab” theft of a priceless piece, The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring 1884, by Vincent van Gogh
• Knightscope’s technology can successfully increase security in multiple venues, including museums, libraries, galleries, and other cultural institutions
• The company’s autonomous security robot (“ASR”) offering includes K1 (stationary and provides temperature monitoring), K3 (indoor machine), and K5 (outdoor machine), all capable of being implemented into a museum setting

The COVID-19 pandemic is responsible for the temporary closure of approximately 90% of the world’s museums. According to research by UNESCO and the International Council of Museums, this percentage represents approximately 85,000 museums, 13% of which may never reopen. One alarming part of the equation is that due to the closures, the workforces of museums, libraries, galleries, and other cultural institutions that are in charge of these valuable pieces have found themselves at a reduced capacity. These low operational numbers leave such institutions vulnerable from a security standpoint and give thieves the confidence boost they need to make attempts on these valuables (https://ibn.fm/9jzIX). The recent theft of Vincent van Gogh’s The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring 1884 from Singer Lauren in the Netherlands highlights this issue, raising concern about the threat level to other museums worldwide. The Singer Lauren robbery in March 2020 garnered the attention of… Read More>> NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to Knightscope are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/Knight

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