Achieving Maximum Autonomy in Shopping Mall Cleaning Operations: Gausium Scrubber 50 at FMZ Imst

Overview

FMZ Imst, a vibrant shopping center in Austria, is renowned for its mix of retail stores and entertainment facilities spanning three floors. Ensuring a consistently clean and inviting environment had been a challenge due to traditional cleaning methods struggling to meet operational demands.

In November 2023, FMZ Imst partnered with Gausium Österreich, the Austrian national distributor of Gausium, a global leader in autonomous cleaning solutions. Together, they deployed the Gausium Scrubber 50, setting a new benchmark by operating the robot at the highest possible level of autonomy. Equipped with advanced AI, elevator integration, and workstation compatibility, the Scrubber 50 delivered fully automated cleaning across nearly 4000 sqm of flooring, transforming the shopping center’s facility management.

• Customer: FMZ Imst (A shopping center located in Austria)
• Industry: Retail (Shopping Center)
• Deployment Date: November 2023
• Product Used: Scrubber 50 (With Workstation WS-01)
• Deployment Location: Shopping area across floors 1-3 and entertainment center

Challenges

FMZ Imst faced several operational challenges with its cleaning processes, including:

• Labor Shortages: Maintaining consistent staffing levels for cleaning tasks was increasingly difficult.
• High Cleaning Costs: The reliance on third-party cleaning companies was unsustainable.
• Inconsistent Cleaning Standards: Variability in results diminished the overall shopping experience.

Solution

The FMZ Imst project leveraged the Gausium Scrubber 50 at its highest possible level of automation, showcasing the robot’s advanced capabilities:

1. Workstation Integration

The Scrubber 50 autonomously replenishes fresh water and disposes of waste water at its workstation, eliminating manual intervention. It also independently recharges its battery, ensuring uninterrupted nightly operations.

2. Elevator Integration

Remarkably, the robot was successfully coupled with a 15-year-old elevator system, demonstrating the flexibility and adaptability of Gausium’s technology. The integration allowed seamless navigation between floors, enabling comprehensive cleaning of the multi-level shopping center.

3. Advanced Automation

Operating entirely at night, the Scrubber 50 autonomously cleans nearly 4000 sqm across three floors, ensuring the facility is spotless by morning. The robot returns to its designated starting point, ready for another cleaning cycle, offering unparalleled convenience for facility management.

Implementation

The Scrubber 50 was strategically deployed to address FMZ Imst’s challenges, ensuring efficient and automated cleaning processes:

• Nighttime Cleaning: All cleaning tasks were scheduled at night to avoid disruption during operational hours.
• Multi-Floor Cleaning: Leveraging elevator integration, the robot efficiently cleaned three floors of the shopping center.
• Workstation Support: The workstation ensured that water changes and battery recharging occurred without human involvement, maximizing efficiency.

Results & Benefits

The implementation of Gausium Scrubber 50 delivered outstanding results:

• Enhanced Operational Efficiency: Complete automation significantly reduced the reliance on manual labor.
• Cost Savings: Reduced dependence on third-party cleaning companies translated into lower operational costs.
• Superior Cleaning Quality: Consistent and thorough cleaning of nearly 4000 sqm ensured a polished, inviting environment for customers.
• Minimal Supervision Required: Facility management benefited from hassle-free operations, with the robot self-managing its cleaning tasks.

Conclusion

FMZ Imst’s adoption of the Gausium Scrubber 50 represents a bold step toward full automation in retail cleaning operations. By coupling advanced features such as workstation and elevator integration, the project not only overcame long-standing challenges but also set a benchmark for efficiency, consistency, and innovation in facility management.

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.