Proof of Usefulness Report

HRL Laboratories

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+495

Proof of Usefulness Score

Industry Mainstay

HRL Laboratories is a verified, premier research institution (owned by GM and Boeing) with a massive history of innovation (lasers, ion propulsion). However, the submission itself is low-effort, using a handle ('ShadowBlade') and vague claims ('everyone', 'most people'). The high score reflects the verifiable scale and utility of the entity via the domain, heavily penalized by the poor quality of the application evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+135.0

Audience Reach Impact+85.0

Technical Innovation+128.25

Evidence Of Traction+135.0

Market Timing Relevance+64.0

Functional Completeness+2.5

Subtotal+549.75

Usefulness Multiplierx0.9

Final Score+495

Project Details

Project URL

hrl.com

Description

HRL's scientists and engineers are on the leading edge of technology, conducting pioneering research, providing real-world technology solutions, and advancing the state of the art. We continue to be recognized as one of the world's premier physical science and engineering research laboratories.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position

Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns

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