Proof of Usefulness Report

Finish Robotics

Analysis completed on 1/21/2026

+78
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Finish Robotics is a verified seed-stage company (raised ~$889K, based in Pittsburgh) developing autonomous painting robots. However, the submission quality is critically low, containing demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience 'everyone'). While the underlying technology has high real-world utility and verified B2B traction, the submission's lack of professionalism and accuracy heavily penalizes the score. The project falls into the 'Minimal Traction' (<50k users) category by the user-count metric, though its B2B value is higher than the score suggests.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5
Audience Reach Impact+3.0
Technical Innovation+12.75
Evidence Of Traction+17.5
Market Timing Relevance+9.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+65
Usefulness Multiplierx1.2
Final Score+78

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Finish Roboticsis in the Materials Equipment Manufacturers Industry

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