Proof of Usefulness Report

Emergent Automata Ltd.

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+68
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Emergent Automata Ltd. is a legitimate, albeit small, Scottish engineering consultancy (SC753364) founded in 2022, specializing in robotics, AI, and vacuum systems. However, the project submission contains significant red flags and verifiable falsehoods. The claim that "most people have used my product" is demonstrably false for a niche consultancy of this size. Additionally, the project name "ThunderBlade" appears to be either a misuse of the well-known OWC storage brand or an internal codename with no public footprint. While the firm's website demonstrates competence in engineering services (e.g., obsolete part replacement), the submission's credibility is severely compromised by exaggerated traction claims and confusing metrics (e.g., "all time marketcap: 500000").

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+45
Real World Utility Quality+1
Audience Reach Impact+5
Audience Reach Impact Quality+0.5
Technical Innovation+30
Technical Innovation Quality+0.5
Evidence Of Traction+0
Evidence Of Traction Quality+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+40
Market Timing Relevance Quality+1
Functional Completeness+10
Response Quality Quality+0.5
Subtotal+107.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.63
Final Score+68

Project Details

Description
Emergent Automata is intrinisically motivated to tackle complex problem-solving work, systems design and programming, especially within an interdisciplinary setting. Pride is taken in analytical methods and philosophies, with particular emphasis on delivering useable concepts and solutions; from designs, modelling and simulation output to practical implementation in prototyping, iterative improvement, manufacture and refinement. Emergent Automata is built on a foundation in industrial and academic experience - we want to make a positive difference to the world in our business interests and activities, including: - Developing technologies which help respect the environment and living things (including carbon capture, renewable/naturally ocurring energy sources, sustainability and increasing energy efficiency/decreasing energy use) - Operating with social responsibilty and developing genuinely helpful and useful products and services like those involved with prosthetics, smart housing, assistive technologies and rehabilitation - Supportive of education and access to knowledge and opportunity - Are respectful and inclusive to people - Exist at the cutting edge of what is possible; at the forefront of science and research into space systems, advanced robotics and artificial intelligence applications, materials science, telepresence and IoT

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