The verified answer
As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies RoboTiCan: 2 models, $9.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
CategoryDrones
Appears inMilitary & defense drones
Overview
RoboTiCan is an Israeli robotics and aerospace company developing fully autonomous unmanned systems for defense, homeland security, and emergency response. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Omer near Beersheba, the company builds the Rooster hybrid air-ground ISR drone, the Goshawk autonomous counter-UAS interceptor, robotic dog platforms, and the Sphera digital-twin simulation environment. Its platforms are NATO- and NDAA-compliant and deployed with the IDF, USSOCOM, European Special Forces, and NATO alliance armies.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Key facts
Employees
Factories
Compliance
Funding stage
Data & sources
Web sources
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Models (2)
View all models →Current platform
Goshawk
Autonomous counter-UAS interceptor that locates, pursues, and captures hostile drones in a net. Launched from the Smart Nest launch pad. Has reportedly captured close to 300 drones.
Current platform
Rooster
Hybrid air-ground ISR drone designed for indoor and subterranean missions where GPS is unavailable. Rolls along floors, climbs vertical surfaces, and transitions to flight. Up to 15 min flight time, 40 min rolling, 90 min total working time. Carries sensors for mapping and real-time reconnaissance.
RoboTiCan on the deployment map
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Relationships
Current leadership (3)
- Hagai Balshai CEO & Co-founderSEC-verified
- Yam Geva CTOSEC-verified
- Ofir Bustan Chief Finance and Operations OfficerSEC-verified
Founders (2)
- Hagai Balshaicofounder
- Hagai Balshaicofounder
Safety record
No incidents on record for RoboTiCan.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Recent coverage
RoboTiCan in third-party press
Peer companies
- Anduril Industries7 models
- DJI7 models
- Amazon4 models
- Autel Robotics4 models
- Baykar4 models
- Earendil Robotics4 models
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- private_reported
- Lifecycle stage
- growth
- Counterparty risk class
- moderate
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Funding rounds (1)
- Seed2026-03-01
$9M
Investors: TSG IT Advanced Systems (lead)
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJun 27, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Sources (1)
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-05
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-08-05
Sources by quality tier
- 1
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for RoboTiCan.Peer companies
- Anduril Industries7 models
- DJI7 models
- Amazon4 models
- Autel Robotics4 models
- Baykar4 models
- Earendil Robotics4 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning RoboTiCan from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Robotican: Robots built for the front lines, and below them
Jerusalem Post profile of Robotican's Rooster hybrid drone and Goshawk interceptor, used by IDF in Gaza tunnels and for counter-drone operations.
Robotican Delivers ROOSTER Hybrid Drone Systems to European Special Forces
Robotican delivered its ROOSTER hybrid drone systems to European Special Forces, signaling international market penetration.
Robotican's Rooster Hybrid Drone System Helps Spanish Army Scan and Clear Buildings in Military Exercise
Rooster completed a building scan-and-clear mission for the Spanish armed forces during a military exercise, with Telefonica collaborating.
USSOCOM to Receive Robotican Indoor Unmanned Reconnaissance Drone Systems
USSOCOM to receive Robotican's indoor unmanned reconnaissance drone systems for special operations.
U.S. Department of Defense and Robotican Complete Autonomous C-sUAS Interceptor Demonstration with Low Collateral Effects
U.S. DoD and Robotican completed a demonstration of the Goshawk autonomous counter-UAS interceptor with low collateral effects.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/robotican.md
- RSS feed: /companies/robotican/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/9dec1f15-f796-4a72-8ff3-96c01afc2425
- Revision history: /companies/robotican/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Anduril Industries7 models
- DJI7 models
- Amazon4 models
- Autel Robotics4 models
- Baykar4 models
- Earendil Robotics4 models
Video
The 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 (NDAA compliant) - a versatile ISR hybrid drone designed for reconnaissance missions, security operations, and indoor use, catering to first
Robotican has been developing and manufacturing autonomous robots and drone systems for more than a decade. Our products are designed and enhance capabilities,
RoboTiCan's autonomous physical drone interception system solution. Designed to identify, track and intercept aerial threats. Providing protection against signi
The Rooster capability to roll as a robot, fly as a drone, park as a rock and provide video imagery make it the ideal device to scan indoor facilities and build
RoboTiCan's Assertive tool for tactical teams and rescue professionals. Providing instant real time, clear picture of remote and dangerous locations. The perfe
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Komodo robot simulation in gazebo, running ros navigation RoboTiCan's KOMODO is an autonomous mobile robotic platform designed to fit indoor and outdoor tasks o
RoboTiCan's KOMODO is an autonomous mobile robotic platform designed to fit indoor and outdoor tasks on rough terrain such as autonomous security patrols, agric
Robust platform for autonomous indoor & outdoor tasks Autonomous mobile robotic platform designed to fit indoor and outdoor tasks, such as autonomous security p
The new Lizi robot and the initial operation of the SLAM demo for the new Lizi robot from RoboTiCan. Smart mobile robotic system, swarm collaborative robot. It
Introducing the Lizi robot and the initial operation of the SLAM demo for the new Lizi robot from RoboTiCan. Smart mobile robotics system. It features a skid s
Autonomous mobile robotic platform designed to fit indoor and outdoor tasks, such as autonomous security patrols, agriculture monitoring, 3D mapping and autonom
Reality vs attention
RoboTiCan draws attention at the 47th percentile but verifies reality at the insufficient-data level among aerial robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Funded with institutional backing on record. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Aug 17, 2026