Proof of Usefulness Report

Pontosense

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+582
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Pontosense is a legitimate Series A startup (approx. 56 employees, $4.3M+ funding) developing valid mmWave wireless sensing technology for automotive (CPD) and elder care (Silver Shield). The project demonstrates high Real-World Utility (saving lives) and Technical Innovation (patented AI/radar). However, the submission itself is of very poor quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product', 'everyone' audience) which contradict the reality of their B2B pilot stage. While the underlying technology and company are promising and verified, the score is penalized by the lack of verifiable mass traction implied by the submitter and the low effort of the response.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+270.0
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+144.0
Evidence Of Traction+80.0
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+631.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+581

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Wireless sensing solution that measures biometrics, vitals and movement to save lives in the automotive and smart home industries.

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