Proof of Usefulness Report

Robotics Australia Group

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+40
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The Robotics Australia Group (RAG) is a legitimate, verifiable non-profit acting as the peak body for the Australian robotics industry, with ~114 organizational members and ~10,600 LinkedIn followers. However, the project submission itself contains critical red flags and inaccurate data (e.g., claiming 'most people have used my product' and a team size of 1). While the organization has high real-world utility and strategic market relevance, the submission's poor quality, false traction claims, and lack of verifiable specific metrics result in a low Proof of Usefulness score. The evaluation credits the entity's actual existence but penalizes the unreliable submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+17.0
Audience Reach Impact+5.0
Technical Innovation+2.4
Evidence Of Traction+3.75
Market Timing Relevance+9.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+37.4
Usefulness Multiplierx1.07
Final Score+40

Project Details

Description
As the peak body for robotics in Australia, aspire to see an Australian robotics industry that supports the strength and competitiveness of our domestic industries; including mining, energy, agriculture, manufacturing, construction, avionics, defence, and many more. Whilst Australia has strong robotics and automation capabilities it still requires a more rapid adoption of robotics and automation via focussed efforts on education, workforce upskilling and job changes, positive narrative, cultural mindset, skill shortage, remoteness challenges, risk, safety and efficiency gains. By addressing these aspects, stronger collaboration has the potential to raise Australia’s domestic and international profile in robotics given our existing capabilities, unique economic and geographic features (resources industry, low population density, remoteness, extreme environments), and a strong demand already in place for these technologies. The network has four main objectives: Promote and facilitate the creation of a robotics manufacturing and technology industry in Australia; Support existing Australian robotics and automation companies and encourage collaboration; Increase the adoption of robotics technology across Australia, including in SME supply chains; Develop and foster a positive social narrative in Australia around robotics. Membership to the Robotics Australia Network is now open. Join us and amplify your impact as a robotics business in Australia.

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