Proof of Usefulness Report

Schmiede.ONE

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+88
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Schmiede.ONE is a verified innovation lab for the GRIMME Group, a leading agricultural machinery manufacturer. The project 'Harvey.one' (autonomous sweet potato harvester) demonstrates high real-world utility and technical innovation in the AgTech sector. However, the submission quality is extremely poor, featuring hyperbolic and inaccurate claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone') that contradict the niche B2B nature of the product. While the project is legitimate and backed by a major corporation, the low-effort submission severely impacts the scoring, placing it in the upper tier of 'Minimal Traction' rather than 'Small but Promising'.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+27.00
Audience Reach Impact+9.60
Technical Innovation+14.85
Evidence Of Traction+15.00
Market Timing Relevance+9.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+76.2
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+88

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We are a software and robotics company located in the beautiful and international City of Düsseldorf, Germany. Our core focus is building a harvesting robot for root crops (https://www.farmlab.one) as well as supporting our mother company Grimme (https://www.grimme.com) on its journey towards offering more digital services and solutions. Our diverse and international team loves the MERN stack and test driven development, but we are constantly testing out new technologies and always look for new team mates that enjoy continuous learning and exploring new technologies.

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