Proof of Usefulness Report

Hikio Robotics

Analysis completed on 2/27/2026

+52
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Hikio Robotics is a verifiable B2B R&D firm specializing in underwater modular robotics and IoT, backed by the TİM-TEB incubator. While the technical foundation is strong (verified patents and academic publications), the submission quality is critically low, containing demonstrably false claims about audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product'). The 'revenue' figure appears to be a mislabeled valuation or market cap. The project falls into the 'Minimal Traction' category due to its niche nature and early-stage commercial status, despite high technical merit.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+2.00
Technical Innovation+12.75
Evidence Of Traction+5.00
Market Timing Relevance+6.50
Functional Completeness+1.00
Subtotal+46
Usefulness Multiplierx1.13
Final Score+52

Project Details

Description
Hikio Robotics wants to help underwater scientists, professionals and enthusiasts to widen their vision of the underwater world by providing them with the smartest and most innovative underwater products. Hikio Robotics was founded in 2015 as a research and development company. Our core research goal is to reinvent modular underwater systems, applications and robots. We are - developing wirelessly updatable embedded designs to enable modularity and implement the concept of IOT in underwater applications. - creating resource-efficient mechanical parts to support those designs. - designing optimized firmware based on low level programming languages to save energy and resources. - developing our own software for mobile devices and personal computers. Commercial, recreational and sportive divers as well as dive organizations and scientists can combine all of our products individually to set up their customized designs for any purpose. We have been collaborating with reputable universities, governmental organizations and industry actors for developing state-of-the-art products for underwater enthusiasts and commercial entities for many years. Patents and publications to provide information about Hikio Robotics's experienced subjects are as follows: - The use of Critical Flicker Fusion Frequency for Adjusting the Conservatism of a Dive Computer - Implementation of Proportional Reduction of M values decompression algorithm in a Smartphone Environment - A novel DPV as a holistic platform for real-time physiological status assessment of divers - ECG and AMG Measurements During Dive Using a PDA Based Dive Computer: First Step into the Wearable Dive Computer - Adapting of IoT Concept to Data Collecting and Controlling on Low-Cost Embedded Systems - Panelmate: Symbiotic Digital Dive Profile Recorder for Commercial Diving Panels - Patent, Cep bilgisayarlarının çeşitli ortam koşulları, dalgıç ve dalış parameter ölçümlerini yapan algılayıcılar ile kablosuz olarak iletişimi

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