Proof of Usefulness Report

Ami

Analysis completed on 2/27/2026

+615
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project 'Ami' (submitted as DeepWing) represents a mature, high-tech venture specializing in magnetometry-based augmented interaction. Originating from CEA LETI and acquired by BIC Group in 2022, the project demonstrates exceptional technical validity and a successful exit/scale trajectory (Team size 125). However, the submission itself contains significant inconsistencies (wrong name 'DeepWing', hyperbolic claims like 'most people have used my product', and confusing revenue figures). Despite the poor quality of the form entry, the verifiable underlying facts—acquisition by a global multinational and patented hard-tech—justify a high score in the 'Comparable/Large Scale' range.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.00
Audience Reach Impact+13.00
Technical Innovation+17.10
Evidence Of Traction+15.75
Market Timing Relevance+7.50
Functional Completeness+0.75
Subtotal+74.1
Usefulness Multiplierx0.83
Final Score+615

Project Details

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Description
The leading pioneer in Augmented Interaction Technology ami's technology comes from years of research in magnetometry in the aerospace and defense fields and was born in the CEA LETI (French Energy & Alternative Energies Commission and its electronics laboratory) considered the world’s most innovative research institution, according to Reuters. After 4 years of incubation, the company was created in 2014. The company combines state-of-the-art expertise in embedded systems, algorithms & signal processing applied to magnetism, with a strong expertise in user experiences. In a world where digital technology is omnipresent, interacting with these tools is a major challenge for our civilization. By merging the digital and physical worlds, we actively contribute to the digital revolution by inventing, enriching, and facilitating human interactions with the digital world. We unlock tomorrow’s interactions, simpler, more affordable, more responsible, richer ... thus improve people's quality of life. Since 2019, ami brought to market two product lines. One under the iskn brand dedicated to creatives, teachers & remote workers. Called Repaper, this product is a collaboration with Faber-Castell of Germany. The second developed in collaboration with Bandai Namco Entertainment, Tori, is a disruptive playful learning platform to stimulate 21st century skills of 5- to 8-year-old kids. Acquired by BIC Group in Sept. 2022 to become a leader in human expression, this industrial backing will provide ami with exceptional resources to achieve its ambition of setting a new Human Machine Interaction technology standard.

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

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

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Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

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Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline