Proof of Usefulness Report

PROTECT3D

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+526
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

PROTECT3D is a verified, venture-backed startup (Duke spinout) with significant traction in the NFL/NCAA ($2M+ funding, 100+ team partners). However, the submission itself contained demonstrably false claims ('most people have used my product') and low-effort data. The score reflects the high verifiable utility and market position, heavily penalized by the poor submission quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+189.5
Audience Reach Impact+66.0
Technical Innovation+99.0
Evidence Of Traction+165.0
Market Timing Relevance+56.0
Functional Completeness+3.5
Subtotal+579
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+526

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We give medical professionals an accessible platform of 3D technology that allows them to bring custom protection to their athletes and patients through our combination of software and manufactured products.\n\nOur iPad app provides a simple interface for taking 3D scans of patients. A 30 second scan captures precise athlete anatomy, and requires minimal technical knowledge to use.\n\nUsing proprietary CAD design techniques, we rapidly create a custom-fitted product that matches the scanned anatomy. Medical professionals are able to visualize their custom product in rich 3D format just minutes after taking the scan and before any 3D printing has started, enabling them to provide tweaks and changes to the final design.\n\n3D printing allows us to manufacturing any shape and size product in-house with a standard, modular array of machines. We print and prepare every product ourselves, ensuring the customers receive a ready-to-use device in as little as 48 hours after taking a 3D scan.

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