Shifters is a global technology company headquartered in Washington, DC, developing AI-native autonomous robotic teams for defense, national security, and hazardous commercial operations. Founded by Ofer Ballin (CEO) and Assaf Chaprak (CTO), the company operates on a "Robots Go First" mission to preserve human life by enabling operators to coordinate mission-configurable ground robots that enter, sense, and operate in dangerous environments before people are placed at risk.
The company's integrated platform spans three core layers: RITA, an AI brain for interpreting intent and executing autonomous tasks; TRUST, a family of rugged quadruped robotic platforms; and a Digital Twin virtual mission environment for simulation and training. In June 2026, Shifters announced a $10.2 million seed round led by Ace Capital Partners, bringing total funding to $15 million, with additional participation from Aurelius Capital Management, Corner Ventures, Arkin Capital, STEP World, and Fresh Fund.
