Proof of Usefulness Report

Knightscope

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+535
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Knightscope is a verifiable, publicly traded company (NASDAQ: KSCP) producing autonomous security robots with demonstrable real-world utility and revenue (~$12M+). However, the submission quality is exceptionally poor: it lists market cap as revenue, claims 'everyone' as the audience, and asserts 'most people have used my product,' which is factually incorrect for a B2B security solution. While the underlying technology and business scale justify a high score (comparable to established tech brands), the final rating is significantly dampened by penalties for inaccurate and hyperbolic submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+65.0
Technical Innovation+120.0
Evidence Of Traction+93.75
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+10.0
Subtotal+581.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+535

Project Details

Project URL
knightscope.com
Description
Knightscope’s long-term ambition is to make the United States of America the safest country in the world. We build Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs) that are a unique combination of self-driving technology, robotics, A.I. and electric vehicles to help officers and guards have eyes, ears, and voice on the ground at multiple locations at the same time. The massive amount of data generated by the ASRs feed into our a Knightscope Security Operations Center (KSOC) user interface that our clients utilize to be better secure the places you live, work, study and visit.\n\nMission: Our long-term ambition is to make the United States of America the safest country in the world.\n\n- A Violent Crime Occurs Every 24.6 Seconds | A Property Crime Occurs Every 4.1 Seconds;\n\n- Crime Has a $1+ Trillion Negative Economic Impact on the U.S. Annually

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