Proof of Usefulness Report

4D Health Tech

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+415
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

4D Health Tech is a legitimate, high-potential research network funded by the EPSRC (£10M investment shared across six projects) and led by reputable researchers from the University of Birmingham and Imperial College London. The project aims to integrate 'time-dependent' behavior into medical devices. However, the submission itself is of very poor quality, containing false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'everyone' as audience) and confusing data ('marketcap: 35000000'). While the underlying academic project is well-funded and innovative, the PoU score is constrained by the lack of current commercial utility, the early research stage (launching 2025), and the unreliable nature of the submission's specific traction claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+65
Quality Factor Utility+1
Audience Reach Impact+10
Quality Factor Reach+0.5
Technical Innovation+85
Quality Factor Innovation+1
Evidence Of Traction+40
Quality Factor Traction+1
Market Timing Relevance+80
Quality Factor Timing+1
Functional Completeness+10
Quality Factor Response+0.5
Subtotal+48.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.86
Final Score+415

Project Details

Project URL
4dhealthtech.com
Description
4D Health Tech is an innovative network led by a team of researchers from the University of Birmingham and Imperial. Funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), this project is part of a £10 million investment in six transdisciplinary research endeavors. Our vision is to revolutionize medical devices by integrating time-dependent changes and improve device outcomes. Key Researchers: Dr Sophie Cox, Prof Andrew Dove, Prof Michael Bryant, and Dr Samantha Cruz Rivera from the University of Birmingham, along with Dr Connor Myant and Prof Robert Hewson from Imperial. The network aligns with EPSRC's strategy to tackle challenges identified in the 2022 report "Tomorrow's Engineering Research Challenges" (TERC). 4D Health Tech aims to transform engineering mindset to include the fourth dimension of time, making significant strides in the field of dynamic medical devices. This work promises to enhance the quality of healthcare by developing devices that can adapt and respond to the body's natural changes over time. While also embedding the patient voice in this sector transformation.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

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Document User Growth

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Technical Roadmap

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