Proof of Usefulness Report

Robocean

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+62
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Robocean is a legitimate, high-potential deep tech startup developing autonomous subsea robotics for seagrass restoration. External verification confirms significant early achievements, including winning the Red Bull Basement 2020, the Converge Net Zero Challenge, and securing a £100k SMART:Scotland grant. However, the project submission itself contains significant inaccuracies (claiming 'most people have used my product' despite being pre-commercial) and vague data ('everyone' as audience), which severely impacts the traction and response quality scores. While the technology and mission are exceptionally strong, the 'Proof of Use' is currently low due to its pre-product prototype stage.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5
Audience Reach Impact+3.0
Technical Innovation+13.5
Evidence Of Traction+5.0
Market Timing Relevance+9.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+53.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+62

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Mechanising seagrass restoration to rewild oceans and combat climate change.

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