Established in 2009 by Ehud Gal, a former scientific deputy to the Israeli head of the defense ministry’s R&D authority, General Robotics is a leading supplier of advanced robotics systems for defense and homeland security markets. Their mobile robots are designed to operate in remote and secret locations, providing video data to assist in counter-terrorism operations. The company's products are affordable and designed to meet the needs of infantry, SWAT, special operations teams, law enforcement agencies, and first responders. General Robotics' mission is to provide "Extreme Capabilities, Simple Operation™" to increase the survivability of all operational units.