Proof of Usefulness Report

Skild AI

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+819
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

Skild AI is a verified 'unicorn' in the robotics AI sector, with a valuation exceeding $4.5B (Series B, 2025) and recent news (Jan 2026) indicating a surge to ~$14B. The project is developing a critical 'general-purpose brain' for robots, backed by top-tier investors (Lightspeed, SoftBank, Bezos). However, the submission itself is of low quality: it lists market cap in the revenue field, claims 'most people have used my product' (which is factually incorrect for a B2B/industrial robotics model), and underreports the team size (15 vs actual ~40+). Despite the poor submission form, the underlying entity has exceptional traction, innovation, and utility.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+120.0
Technical Innovation+180.0
Evidence Of Traction+200.0
Market Timing Relevance+120.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+862.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+819

Project Details

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Description
Skild AI is an AI robotics company developing a scalable foundation model for robotics. They provide a "general-purpose brain" for robots that can adapt to different hardware and tasks, aiming to break the data barrier in robotics and enable the use of low-cost robots across various industries. The company was founded in 2023 by former Carnegie Mellon University professors.

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

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