New “Colleagues” Join Lithuanian Supermarkets – Gausium Phantas Now Cleaning in Six IKI Stores

As automation continues to reshape the retail sector, IKI Lithuania has embraced innovation by introducing Gausium Phantas autonomous floor cleaning robots in six of its Vilnius stores. Deployed by Robot24, Gausium’s official distributor in Lithuania, these robots enhance operational efficiency, free employees to focus on customer service, and promote sustainability through reduced water and chemical usage. The advanced sensor systems of Phantas makes it the ideal cleaning robot for grocery stores,  enabling them to detect obstacles, adjust their paths in real time, and operate effectively even during peak shopping hours. Shoppers and staff alike have welcomed these new robotic “colleagues” with curiosity and enthusiasm.

Customer: IKI 
Industry: Retail
Region: Vilnius, Lithuania
Products Used: Phantas + Charging Dock (CD-04)
Quantity: 1 unit per store (6 units total)
Deployment Date: January 2025—
Deployment Locations: Main Aisles, Corridors, Entrance/Exit Areas

Welcomed by Robots: IKI Stores Embrace Innovation for a Smarter Shopping Experience

In 6 IKI stores in Vilnius, the capital and largest city of Lithuania, many shoppers have been surprised – here, they are greeted not only by employees but also by robots. The autonomous floor cleaning robots moving around the stores plan their routes independently, react to people’s movement, and clean an area of 400 square meters per hour.
According to Nijolė Kvietkauskaitė, the CEO of IKI Lithuania, continuous investments in innovation and automation allow the retail chain not only to simplify work processes but also to create a modern shopping environment.