Insider Brief
- SoftBank Robotics America announced the launch of a new suite of AI-enabled commercial cleaning robots developed with Gausium, expanding its portfolio of automation systems for facilities such as airports, retail spaces and senior living communities.
- The new lineup includes the Omnie floor-scrubbing robot for large spaces, the V40 2.0 vacuuming robot for medium-to-large indoor environments and the Phantas 1.3 system designed for sweeping and light scrubbing in smaller facilities.
- SoftBank Robotics America said the systems use computer vision, vision-language models and 3D LiDAR to improve navigation and obstacle avoidance, aiming to help organizations maintain cleaning operations and address workforce shortages in service roles.
SoftBank Robotics America said it has launched a new lineup of AI-enabled service robots for commercial cleaning, expanding its portfolio of automation systems designed for large facilities and other operational environments.
The new systems were developed in collaboration with Gausium, a manufacturer of autonomous cleaning robots. The partnership adds several new machines to SoftBank Robotics America’s existing automation offerings, which are used in sectors such as airports, senior living communities, retail spaces and office buildings.
According to the company, the new robots are equipped with computer vision systems, vision-language models and 3D LiDAR sensors intended to improve navigation, localization and obstacle avoidance in busy indoor environments. The systems are designed to operate with minimal human intervention while maintaining consistent cleaning coverage.
What are the New Robots?
The latest additions to the portfolio include:
- Omnie, a robot designed for scrubbing large and dynamic indoor spaces
- V40 2.0, a vacuuming robot intended for medium-to-large facilities
- Phantas 1.3, a compact system for sweeping and light scrubbing in smaller indoor environments
SoftBank Robotics America said the new machines are intended to help organizations address staffing constraints and maintain consistent cleaning operations in facilities that require regular maintenance and sanitation.
The company inidcated thesystems are part of a broader managed automation approach, combining robotics hardware, deployment services and operational oversight for enterprise customers.
SoftBank Robotics introduced its first widely deployed humanoid robot, Pepper, in 2014 and has since expanded into service robotics applications including cleaning, delivery and logistics support systems.
