Proof of Usefulness Report

Pico MES

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+501
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Pico MES is a verified, high-potential Series A startup (raised ~$27M) addressing a critical gap in manufacturing digitization for SMBs. While the project itself has high real-world utility and strong investor backing (Bosch, Schneider Electric), the submission quality was extremely poor. Claims such as 'most people have used my product' and 'blockchain' usage appear to be hallucinations or low-effort filler, necessitating a significant penalty to the confidence and quality factors despite the project's proven legitimacy.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+5.00
Technical Innovation+9.00
Evidence Of Traction+10.00
Market Timing Relevance+9.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+54.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+501

Project Details

Project URL
picomes.com
Description
Pico MES is a team of engineers and designers with a strong background in manufacturing, web development, hardware, and UX/UI design. We produce a web-based product which allows manufacturing engineers and technicians to create and manage their entire workflows within the factory. We also provide a distributed hardware system for integrating the hundreds if not thousands of devices on the factory floor. Ultimately our goal is simple: we like to build stuff - and we want to help others build their products with a tool that meets their needs. \n\nWe're a team of technical experts and humble learners that understand what it takes to build a highly capable manufacturing line. And now we need your help as we evolve and improve each and every day.

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