Proof of Usefulness Report

AStar Design Service Technologies Co. Ltd.

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+211
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

AStar is a verified, established IoT design service provider in Taiwan (founded 2011), validating its baseline utility and technical competence. However, the submission suffers significantly from hyperbolic and unverifiable claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience 'everyone') and lacks specific metrics on active users or recurring revenue. The team size of 6 and vague financial data suggest a small consultancy rather than a scalable product, placing it well below the calibration benchmark for established tech brands.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility2.5)
Audience Reach Impact2.0)
Technical Innovation1.5)
Evidence Of Traction2.5)
Market Timing Relevance1.0)
Functional Completeness0.5)
Subtotal+248
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+211

Project Details

Project URL
astar-tek.com
Description
AStar is the solution developer and integrator, providing Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for various industries such as hospital, retail, and industrial to provide remote management and remote monitoring of real time flow of information. We are able to provide our clients with a one-stop IoT solution from chip module design to device management software development. Since AStar’s inception in 2011, we delivered and deployed several IoT solutions to various clients such as multinational retail chains and hotels. AStar is based in beautiful Taipei, Taiwan, where there is a complete technology supply chain. Our team is made up of experienced engineers that specializes in hardware and software integration.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline