Patmos Tech Deploys Autonomous Security Robot to Guard Kansas City Data Center

A security robot, Lance, has been deployed to protect the Patmos Tech data center in downtown Kansas City. The robot, provided by Knightscope, patrols the area 20 hours a day, collecting data from its cameras and serving as a visual deterrent to potential threats. It is controlled by phone and uses artificial intelligence to set its path. The deployment of Lance aims to improve security and reduce the need for a human security team to patrol the area alone.

Kansas City, September 12, 2025 — Patmos Tech, a software and data hosting company, has deployed an autonomous security robot named Lance to protect its data center in the heart of downtown Kansas City. The robot, provided by Knightscope, operates 20 hours a day, seven days a week, patrolling the area and serving as a visual deterrent to potential threats A security robot failed in NYC. Now, it’s trying to protect downtown Kansas City^[1].

Lance, a K5 Autonomous Security Robot (ASR), is equipped with a 360-degree camera and can be controlled by phone. The robot uses artificial intelligence to set its path, allowing it to navigate the area and gather data from its cameras. This deployment aims to improve security and reduce the need for human security personnel to patrol the area alone A security robot failed in NYC. Now, it’s trying to protect downtown Kansas City^[1].

The decision to deploy Lance was driven by the need to enhance security in the newly acquired building, which has faced various security issues since Patmos' arrival in December. The robot has already assisted police investigations by providing footage of an attempted burglary on August 29 A security robot failed in NYC. Now, it’s trying to protect downtown Kansas City^[1].

Knightscope's robots have gained attention for their use in various security applications. The company's robots have been used in the New York subway system and at Brywood Centre, a shopping mall in Kansas City, to lower crime rates A security robot failed in NYC. Now, it’s trying to protect downtown Kansas City^[1].

Patmos Tech anticipates spending more than $1 billion on the building, making the need for enhanced security even more critical. The deployment of Lance aligns with Patmos' image as a tech company and has been well-received by employees and the community A security robot failed in NYC. Now, it’s trying to protect downtown Kansas City^[1].