No More Dirty Mops: Gausium Phantas Revolutionizing Cleaning at One of Korea’s Busiest Saunas

Overview

• End User: Geonyeong Sauna, South Korea
• Industry: Leisure & hospitality
• Robot Deployed: Gausium Phantas
• Deployed by: Marosol (BigWave Robotics)
• Year of Deployment: 2023

The Challenge

Korean jjimjilbang (sauna and spa) facilities face unique cleaning demands. Wet floors, heavy foot traffic, and continuous accumulation of hair, dust, and debris require frequent mopping — often multiple times per day. At Geonyeong Sauna, cleaning staff had to repeatedly wring out and re-soak mops, leading to high physical workload and inconsistent cleaning quality. The facility needed a solution that could deliver reliable, repeatable floor hygiene without adding to the burden on its team.

The Solution

BigWave Robotics (Marosol) , Gausium’s authorized distribution and service partner in South Korea, deployed the Gausium Phantas at the Geonyeong Sauna. Phantas is a compact, AI-powered commercial floor cleaning robot. It integrates four cleaning modes in one unit: vacuuming, sweeping, scrubbing, and dust mopping. Paired with its wireless charging dock, Phantas operates as a fully autonomous cleaning system. It returns to charge automatically between tasks.

Workflow

Key Advantages

Gausium Phantas cleaning at the gym of Geonyeong Sauna

Convenience & Remote Control

• Remote operation via app — monitor and control the robot from anywhere
• Flexible scheduling to clean at optimal times without staff intervention
• Intuitive cleaning reports with area, time, and performance metrics
• Front and rear cameras plus multi-sensor safety system for reliable autonomous navigation

Outstanding Cleaning Performance

• Edge cleaning as close as 0 cm from walls — leaving no gaps along baseboards
• Productivity of up to 700 m²/h, covering large floor areas efficiently
• Wet and dry cleaning modes for versatile use on different floor conditions
• Ultra-compact form factor optimized for cleaning tight corners and under furniture

Simplified Operations

• Smart obstacle avoidance with AI-powered path planning for hands-free operation
• Easy manual control with an ergonomic handle for quick repositioning
• Wireless charging dock enables fully unmanned cleaning cycles
• LiDAR, 3D depth cameras, and tilt sensors ensure safe navigation in busy environments
• Cloud-based management for real-time status monitoring and reporting

Results & Impact

Key Performance Indicators

Testimonials

“In a jjimjilbang, wet mopping is unavoidable. Before, our staff had to keep wringing out dirty mops and going over the same areas repeatedly — it was exhausting. Since deploying the Phantas, the physical workload has dropped significantly and our working conditions have genuinely improved.”

“We designated the lobby — our highest-traffic area — as a priority zone with repeat cleaning (up to 3 cycles or continuous loop). Even when the floor looks clean to the naked eye, the wastewater turbidity readings clearly show how much dirt the robot is picking up. That kind of measurable proof really builds trust.”

About Bigwave Robotics

BIGWAVE ROBOTICS is a robotics platform and Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) company focused on connecting robots to real industrial operations. Through its integrated orchestration platform SOLlink and the automation marketplace MAROSOL, the company enables enterprises to adopt, operate, and scale robotics across manufacturing, logistics, and service environments. Rather than distributing hardware alone, BIGWAVE ROBOTICS builds operational workflows, gathers real-world operational data, and continuously optimizes performance, accelerating the transition from demonstration to practical deployment. The company is expanding into humanoid robotics, AI-driven automation, and multi-robot coordination to support next-generation smart factories and intelligent workplaces.

About Gausium

Gausium is a leading company of AI-powered autonomous cleaning solutions with more than 6,500 customers in more than 70 countries and regions. Products and services of Gausium include commercial floor cleaning robots, docking stations, cloud platform and application software, and more in the pipeline. Driven by a vision to lead the intelligent digital transformation of the cleaning and service industry, Gausium offers the world’s most comprehensive portfolio of commercial cleaning robots, empowering individuals to work smarter and lead more fulfilling lives.

Original case study by Marosol (BigWave Robotics). Adapted and published by Gausium. Link to the original article: https://www.myrobotsolution.com/solution/aYE7cn47aYJaNwhmWNLc