Proof of Usefulness Report

LARC

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+73
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'LARC' (Logistics Advanced Research Center) appears to be a legitimate B2B entity offering specialized, reusable, IoT-enabled shipping crates (CRATE) for high-value goods (e.g., servers, aerospace). External search confirms the existence of the company, the 'CRATE' product, and initiatives like 'Haven'. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing likely false or nonsensical data (e.g., Project Name 'MysticRider', Audience 'everyone', Traction 'most people have used my product', Revenue 'marketcap: 500000'). While the real-world utility of the actual business is high, the submission's lack of credibility and accurate data heavily penalizes the score. The disconnect between the claimed team size (125) and the obscure 'marketcap' figure raises further red flags about the submitter's reliability.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+102.0
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+80.0
Evidence Of Traction+15.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+61.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.18
Final Score+73

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Logistics Advanced Research Center (LARC) provides innovative solutions to the logistics industry. Our focus of “Beyond the Box” pushes our company to reimagine everything from packaging design and insert technology to state-of-the-art IoT based solutions to improve visibility, delivery efficiency, reduce cost and mitigate damage in transit - all while providing deep levels of actionable information and business intelligence. Using our proprietary container platform, we are collaborating in an open-source manner with our design/manufacturing, engineering, environmental, technological, and educational partners to continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

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