Round 1 Winners!
Proof of Usefulness Report

Open Roboethics Institute

Analysis completed on 3/12/2026

+93.61
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission references a legitimate non-profit AI ethics think tank but contains severe red flags and unsupported claims. Metrics such as an 'all time marketcap' for a non-profit and the claim that 'most people have used my product' suggest a spam or low-effort submission. Due to the highly suspicious and vague nature of the provided evidence, all quality multipliers were reduced to 0.5, severely limiting the final score and placing it in the unverified/red-flag tier.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+50.00
Audience Reach Impact+10.00
Technical Innovation+3.75
Evidence Of Traction+2.50
Market Timing Relevance+35.00
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal+101.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+94

Project Details

Description
Open Roboethics Institute is a nonprofit think tank that investigates the social and ethical implications of robotics and AI technologies. We lead discussions and carry out research, consultation, and training workshops with the goal of supporting individuals and organizations in developing better AI and robotic systems.

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