MANIFEST’s Move Toward Autonomy: Elevating Cleaning Consistency Across Its 500 m² Headquarters with Gausium Phantas

The Quest for Reliable, Automated Cleaning in a Demanding Workspace

VAMVACAS Industrial Equipment S.A.—Gausium’s trusted distributor in Greece—recently helped MANIFEST implement an autonomous cleaning solution for its headquarters.

MANIFEST has long been a benchmark for premium building services in Greece. With 39 industry awards since 2015 — including the title “FM Service Provider of the Year” in both 2020 and 2022 — the company continues to prove that quality, innovation, and strategic vision can go hand in hand.

Driven by its commitment to operational excellence, MANIFEST sought an advanced cleaning solution for its headquarters in Marousi — a 500 m² office space fully carpeted and in constant use. The goal was clear: achieve a higher standard of cleanliness through continuous, autonomous, and safe operation, independent of staff availability.

Challenges and the Right Fit

The office’s complex layout and steady daily activity required a compact, quiet, and flexible robotic cleaning system capable of dry cleaning on carpeted surfaces.

VAMVACAS Industrial Equipment S.A. proposed the Gausium Phantas, an AI-powered cleaning robot equipped with four cleaning modes for both hard and soft floors, laser and 3D camera mapping, and an AI Spot Cleaning mode that optimizes water and energy use, improving efficiency by up to 400%.

Seamless Deployment: From Mapping to Daily Operation

Implementation followed a precise and collaborative process. The VAMVACAS technical team conducted an on-site analysis and mapped the space before designing a tailored cleaning schedule aligned with MANIFEST’s workflow and working hours.

Installation was completed within just a few hours. Staff received hands-on training in operation, basic maintenance, and remote control via the Gausium App. Phantas was quickly integrated into MANIFEST’s daily routine, demonstrating both its ease of use and the technological maturity of the system.

Strategic Value and Tangible Benefits

Integrating Phantas into daily operations supports MANIFEST’s strategy to enhance efficiency and minimize reliance on manual labor. With fully autonomous performance, a cleaning capacity of up to 700 m² per hour, and round-the-clock operation, Phantas sets a new standard for consistency and reliability in demanding environments.

Key results observed after installation:

• Manual cleaning time was significantly reduced, especially in high-traffic areas.
• Cleanliness levels remained constant, even during holidays or staff absences.
• The AI Spot Cleaning feature minimized dust accumulation and reduced the need for interim cleanings.

Customer Testimonial

“Phantas was seamlessly integrated into our environment and began autonomous cleaning within hours. Mapping was quick, training was practical, and the support team responded promptly to all our questions. Since deployment, we’ve seen a major reduction in cleaning time — and the initial cost results are very positive. We’ll definitely recommend it to our clients through our services.”

— MANIFEST Team

When Innovation Becomes Strategy

The successful deployment of Phantas at MANIFEST’s headquarters shows how robotic cleaning technology can evolve from a support tool into a strategic asset. Its ability to deliver repeatable, efficient results — independent of human resources — aligns perfectly with MANIFEST’s values of quality, innovation, and sustainability.

For any organization aiming for operational excellence and consistent cleanliness, MANIFEST’s experience stands as proof that automation isn’t just the future — it’s a strategic advantage today.

About VAMVACAS 

Founded in 1935, Vamvacas Industrial Equipment S.A. is one of Greece’s leading providers of professional and industrial equipment solutions, with headquarters in Piraeus and a strong presence across Greece and Bulgaria.  For more than 90 years, the company has built a legacy of reliability, technical expertise, and superior after-sales service, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet the highest standards of safety and efficiency.  Operating across seven strategic sectors — including packaging machinery & consumables, compressed air systems, material handling and warehouse equipment, protective packaging equipment, fastening tools, professional cleaning systems and food packaging — Vamvacas combines global innovation with local insight to empower businesses of every size.

About Gausium

Gausium is a leading company of AI-powered autonomous cleaning solutions with more than 4,000 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.