Proof of Usefulness Report

Living Lab

Analysis completed on 2/19/2026

+62
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The Living Lab is a verified initiative at The University of Western Australia (UWA), supported by major industry partners like BHP and METS Ignited. It provides high-value infrastructure for testing IoT devices in harsh environments. However, the submission itself is of very poor quality, containing false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience is 'everyone') and using a pseudonym. While the project has significant real-world utility and B2B traction within the mining sector, the submission's inaccuracies and lack of professional detail heavily penalize the score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5
Audience Reach Impact+4.0
Technical Innovation+12.75
Evidence Of Traction+10.0
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+57.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+62

Project Details

Description
We are a team of engineers ready to help innovators prepare and test MEMS-IoT products for customer-focused trials on site at The University of Western Australia.

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