Facility managers and operations managers monitoring the market for commercial cleaning robots had several leading trade fairs on their calendars in 2025. CMS Berlin, Interclean Amsterdam, and Host Milan showcased new cleaning robots and product lines. This review categorizes the most relevant innovations without repeating manufacturers' promises.
Why trade fairs remain relevant for operators
Robotics manufacturers deliberately use leading trade fairs as launch platforms. What is shown at CMS Berlin or Interclean is rarely a fully developed mass-market product, but often a reliable indicator of where categories are headed. For operators, this means: What is presented at a trade fair can only be meaningfully used in a pilot project at the earliest 6–12 months later.
This has practical value: Those who are familiar with the new products at the trade fair can better assess investment decisions in terms of timing and avoid buying hardware that becomes obsolete prematurely.
CMS Berlin: Gausium Mira and Phantas in focus
CMS Berlin is considered the most important European trade fair for building cleaning. In 2025, Gausium attracted particular attention with two models.
Gausium Mira This is a compact, autonomous scrubbing and vacuuming robot designed for medium-sized areas. The model positions itself between entry-level solutions for small offices and more powerful machines for industrial spaces. Its compact form factor is particularly noteworthy, making it suitable for use even in buildings with narrow corridors, less-than-standard doorways, or irregular floor plans.
Gausium Phantas It is designed for larger cleaning areas and has an expanded range of obstacle detection functions. Gausium positions the model for use in logistics centers, shopping malls, and public buildings.
Both models have SEBOTICS as an integrator on their radar. Whether and when they will be integrated SEBOTICSThe portfolio will be adopted depending on field evaluations and availability. Technical specifications and pricing available upon request.
Interclean Amsterdam: Trends beyond individual models
Interclean is the world's largest trade fair for professional cleaning and hygiene. The 2025 edition showcased fewer spectacular individual models, but clear industry trends:
- Fleet management via central software dashboards: Manufacturers are investing in cloud backends that control multiple robots across locations and automatically document cleaning reports.
- Battery life as a differentiating feature: Competition is shifting from cleaning performance to operating time. Models with 8+ hours of autonomy are becoming more common, enabling nighttime operation or multi-core scenarios without recharging.
- Hygiene documentation for regulated industries: Especially for hospitals, care facilities and food processing plants, the need for protocols that are automatically generated and stored in an audit-proof manner is increasing.
For operators, this means that the purchasing decision increasingly depends on the software ecosystem, not just on cleaning performance.
Host Milan: Service robots in the restaurant and hotel industry
Host is the leading trade fair for catering and hospitality equipment. The focus there was less on cleaning robots and more on service and delivery robots for hotel lobbies, restaurants, and event venues.
The product category has become more professional compared to previous years. Early pioneering serving models seemed like technical demonstrators. Newer generations, including further developed versions of familiar models such as BellaBot and SwiftBot, show more compact housings, improved collision avoidance and more stable WLAN integration in complex building structures.
For the restaurant industry, return on investment is defined less by area output than by reducing staff workload during peak hours. Host has clearly demonstrated this: the service robot is no longer a gimmick, but a serious business tool.
What the new features mean for commercial users
Three conclusions for decision-makers who want to assess the new products at the trade fair in 2025:
1. Compact models close the gap at the lower end. Gausium Mira and similar innovations demonstrate that the market for medium-sized cleaning areas (500–2.000 m²) is more broadly served than it was two years ago. This is relevant for SMEs, medical centers, and multi-story hotels.
2. Software becomes a mandatory criterion. Anyone buying a cleaning robot today without planning for fleet management is making a suboptimal investment. Operating multiple units without central control costs staff time that the robot would otherwise save.
3. Pilots remain mandatory before rollout. No trade fair presentation can replace a real-world pilot project in your own building. Floor plans, flooring, occupancy times, and Wi-Fi infrastructure are too different for manufacturer demos to be directly transferable to your specific situation.
SEBOTICS conducts a structured site survey for every deployment before recommending a model. This applies to proven models such as the J40 cleaning robot just as for new products.
Models that are available today
The new products presented at the 2025 trade fair are interesting, but not all of them are yet available on the market or sufficiently field-tested. Anyone who has to make a decision today should consider models that are already in use in European operations.
Im SEBOTICS Service robot overview The currently available models are listed. These include cleaning robots for offices and medical practices (C3, TN10), medium-sized commercial spaces (J40, MT1) and industrial halls (TN70 Pro, Omnie, Scrubber 75).
The integration of new models such as Gausium Mira or Phantas into the SEBOTICSThe portfolio depends on availability and field tests. Anyone specifically interested in one of these models can mention it in the initial consultation.
SEBOTICS As an integrator: How we evaluate trade fair innovations
SEBOTICS We are not a manufacturer, but an integrator. This means we are not bound to sell a specific model. If a new product proves successful after a pilot test, it will be added to our portfolio. If not, it won't.
Our evaluation criteria for new models:
– Reliability under real-world conditions (not in demo mode)
– Availability of spare parts and support in DACH
– Compatibility with the fleet management systems we already use
– Cost-effectiveness compared to established alternatives
This isn't conservatism for its own sake. It's about protecting ourselves from bad purchases that our customers would otherwise have to pay for.
FAQ
Which new cleaning robots were presented at CMS Berlin 2025?
Gausium presented the Mira and Phantas models at CMS Berlin 2025. Mira is designed for medium-sized usable areas, while Phantas is intended for larger halls and public buildings. Technical data is available upon request from the manufacturer or at [website/contact information missing]. SEBOTICS.
How long does it take until new products from trade fairs are available for purchase?
Typically, it takes 6–12 months after the initial presentation for a model to be available as standard in the DACH region and with local support. SEBOTICS New models are only added to the portfolio after field testing.
Is it worth waiting for new models, or is it better to buy now?
It depends on the needs. Someone with a specific cleaning problem today is better off with a proven model than waiting for a new product at a trade fair. Those who are flexible and have a specific need that current models don't fully meet can wait and plan a pilot project for the new device.
Are the Gausium models at SEBOTICS available?
Gausium Phantas and Mira are part of the manufacturer partnership of SEBOTICSAvailability and terms upon request. An initial consultation will help clarify whether one of these models is suitable for your specific situation.
What does a commercial cleaning robot cost according to the latest trade fairs?
Prices depend on the model, the usage model (purchase vs. RaaS) and the integration complexity. SEBOTICS SERC also offers cleaning robots via the RaaS model. We will discuss specific figures in our initial consultation.
Discuss now without obligation
If you would like to assess new products for trade fairs or evaluate them for your building, we would be happy to discuss this with you. This is not a sales pitch, but an objective assessment based on your floor plan and cleaning requirements.