Proof of Usefulness Report

StuyPulse

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+48
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission describes StuyPulse (Team 694), a highly reputable and established high school robotics team. However, the data provided is incoherent: the project name is listed as 'WhisperKeeper,' the traction claim ('most people have used my product') is demonstrably false, and the revenue metric ('marketcap 17000000') is undefined. While the underlying entity has significant educational merit and history (launching in 2001), the submission's low quality, conflicting information, and hyperbolic claims result in a low Proof of Usefulness score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+56.0
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+56.0
Evidence Of Traction+30.0
Market Timing Relevance+60.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+46.15
Usefulness Multiplierx1.04
Final Score+48

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We are StuyPulse, Stuyvesant High School’s award-winning FIRST Robotics team. Otherwise known as Team 694, we seek to impact young adults by cultivating skills in engineering, programming, marketing, teamwork, and leadership through the FIRST competitions. At the same time, we hope to educate and inspire people in our community, both young and old, about the wonders of science and technology. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a multi-national non-profit organization that, in the words of its founder, Dean Kamen, seeks to “transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes.” Through partnerships with local and global businesses, dedicated volunteers with professional backgrounds, and the tireless efforts of students, teachers, and parents, FIRST opens a whole new world for generations of young adults and equips them with the skills to achieve success.

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