Proof of Usefulness Report

Charge Robotics

Analysis completed on 1/17/2026

+585
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Charge Robotics is a legitimate, high-potential Series B startup (YC S21) automating solar construction with its 'Sunrise' system. They have raised ~$39M and partnered with major players like Solv Energy. However, the project submission contained significant inaccuracies (e.g., claiming 'most people have used my product', listing the product name as 'SilentForge' instead of 'Sunrise', and stating 'everyone' as the audience). The score reflects the company's verified high utility, strong market timing, and technological innovation, heavily penalized in the Response Quality section for the inaccurate and low-effort input data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+90
Audience Reach Impact+75
Technical Innovation+85
Evidence Of Traction+85
Market Timing Relevance+95
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+538
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+585

Project Details

Description
Charge Roboticsis in the Professional Service Robots Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Renewable Energy, Construction
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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

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