Proof of Usefulness Report

Control One | AI Startup

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+93
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission contains significant inaccuracies (claiming 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people' have used the product), which contradicts its stated 'stealth mode' status. However, independent verification confirms 'Control One AI' is a legitimate Bengaluru-based robotics startup that raised ~$350k pre-seed funding from notable investors (including Kunal Shah) in 2024. The project builds 'Vision-to-Action' AI for warehouse automation. While the submission quality is very low, the underlying technology and market utility are high, though actual traction is currently limited to early pilots/prototypes.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+27.6
Audience Reach Impact+7.0
Technical Innovation+15.84
Evidence Of Traction+15.0
Market Timing Relevance+9.5
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+75.19
Usefulness Multiplierx1.24
Final Score+93

Project Details

Description
A.I. Startup in India currently working in stealth mode towards making warehouse automation accessible and practical.

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