Proof of Usefulness Report

LOMBY

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+216
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The project 'LOMBY' corresponds to a legitimate Japanese startup (LOMBY Inc.) developing autonomous last-mile delivery robots, verified by partnerships with Suzuki Motors and pilot programs with 7-Eleven Japan. However, the submission itself is extremely poor, containing false claims ('most people have used my product') and lacking technical detail. Despite the low-quality submission, the underlying project demonstrates significant real-world utility, strong market timing (addressing Japan's labor shortage), and verifiable traction via government grants (NEDO) and corporate pilots. The score reflects the high potential of the actual business, heavily penalized for the inaccurate and lazy submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+4.8
Technical Innovation+11.25
Evidence Of Traction+10.5
Market Timing Relevance+9.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal57.05 (Base weighted sum)
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final ScoreNaN

Project Details

Project URL
Description
LOMBYis in the Professional Service Robots Industry

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Technology choices support scalability goals

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