Proof of Usefulness Report

Gbot

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+64
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Gbot' appears to be a legitimate AgTech initiative (verified as Gbot.ag) developing autonomous robots for chemical-free weed control using lasers and steam. The technology holds significant real-world utility and innovation potential, addressing critical issues like herbicide resistance and environmental impact. However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, containing broken URLs, nonsense data fields (e.g., 'all time marketcap: null'), and demonstrably false claims about traction ('most people have used my product'). While the underlying technology is promising and verifiable via external search, the low quality of the submission and the false claims significantly penalize the final score, placing it in the range of early-stage projects with minimal verifiable traction.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+23.75
Audience Reach Impact+5.00
Technical Innovation+13.50
Evidence Of Traction+6.25
Market Timing Relevance+9.00
Functional Completeness+0.00
Subtotal+57.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+64

Project Details

Description
Gbot develops an autonomous robot designed to control weeds without using agrochemicals. The company uses robotics and IoT devices for the measurement of data in-situ reliably. Their technology allows them to take values in the field, enabling cultivars to detect environmental variables that reduce the quality of tests.

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