Proof of Usefulness Report

Intuitive

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+718
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project represents Intuitive Surgical, a verified S&P 500 leader in medical robotics. While the real-world utility, reach, and innovation of the entity are exceptional, the submission itself is of low quality, containing factual errors (market cap stated as $1B vs actual ~$170B) and hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product'). The score reflects the massive verifiable value of the company, heavily penalized in the 'Evidence of Traction' and 'Response Quality' metrics due to the poor data provided by the submitter.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+250.0
Audience Reach Impact+190.0
Technical Innovation+150.0
Evidence Of Traction+118.75
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+801.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.89
Final Score+718

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Intuitive Surgical Ltd is a company based out of Delaware, United States.

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