Proof of Usefulness Report

Sense Tecnic Systems

Analysis completed on 2/28/2026

+43
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Sense Tecnic Systems is a legitimate entity with credible academic roots in IoT research at UBC (Sense Tecnic/FRED). However, the project submission is severely compromised by hyperbolic and verifiable false claims regarding traction ('most people have used my product') and audience reach ('everyone'). While the underlying technology (Node-RED hosting, IoT platforms) has real-world utility for a niche developer audience, the submission fails to provide accurate evidence of scale. The financial metric provided ('all time marketcap: 2500000') is ambiguous and suggests a small-cap operation significantly below the calibration baseline of established tech brands.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+70.0
Audience Reach Impact+10.0
Technical Innovation+65.0
Evidence Of Traction+10.0
Market Timing Relevance+50.0
Functional Completeness+10.0
Subtotal+37.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+43

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Sense Tecnic Systems Inc has a rich pedigree based on ground breaking research. The genesis of the company lies in its research roots at the University of British Columbia where co-founders Mike Blackstock and Rodger Lea have been developing advanced distributed systems for a number of years. Original work on pervasive and ubiquitous systems research led to an early real world sensing platform in 2006 focused primarily on supporting context aware mobile applications. This platform evolved through a number of iterations as the research explored participatory sensing, real time connected devices – or things – and eventually the Internet of Things. In 2010, with the core research ideas established, the founders created Sense Tecnic Systems Inc (STS) with a goal of building a high performance, flexible IoT platform aimed at IoT apps and services. Combining advanced research driven technology, a team of skilled developers and a rich combination of entrepreneurial and management skills, STS has consistently led the evolution of the Internet of Things. We plan to continue on that path.

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