Proof of Usefulness Report

Orthoson Ltd.

Analysis completed on 2/12/2026

+451
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Orthoson Ltd. is a legitimate, high-potential medical technology company (University of Oxford spin-out) with significant backing (~$15M funding, FDA Breakthrough Device Designation) developing focused ultrasound treatments for chronic back pain. However, the project submission itself ('BlazeClaw') is of extremely low quality, containing factually incorrect claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone') and exaggerated team size (125 claimed vs. ~18 actual). The score reflects the high intrinsic value and innovation of the verified company, heavily penalized for the inaccurate and unprofessional submission details.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+127.5
Evidence Of Traction+75.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+550
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+451

Project Details

Project URL
Description
UK-based, disruptive medtech working to transform the treatment of back pain. ORTHOSON’s bio-structural technology supports new conservative care treatment options that will both restore the mechanics and the biology, of the intervertebral disc. ORTHOSON, treating both pain and the causes of degeneration.

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