Proof of Usefulness Report

Applied Intuition

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+697
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Applied Intuition is a highly verified 'centaur' status company with a $15B valuation and ~$415M ARR, serving 18 of the top 20 global automakers. While the submission itself contained inaccuracies (e.g., claiming 'everyone' as the audience and mislabeling valuation as revenue), the underlying project is a critical infrastructure provider for the autonomous vehicle industry. The score reflects the massive real-world utility, innovation, and verified traction of the company, adjusted for the low quality of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+108.0
Technical Innovation+128.3
Evidence Of Traction+225.0
Market Timing Relevance+68.4
Functional Completeness+3.0
Subtotal+757.7
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+697

Project Details

Project URL
appliedintuition.com
Description
Applied Intuition is a vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Their software solutions help automakers, Tier 1 suppliers, and companies across various industries, including trucking, construction, and agriculture, to develop and validate next-generation automated driving systems and general vehicle software. The company provides a full toolchain for autonomy, from simulation to an operating system called Vehicle OS, enabling vehicles to make decisions based on environmental conditions.

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

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Expand Evidence Base

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Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline