Proof of Usefulness Report

Useful Sensors

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+305
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Useful Sensors (pivoting to Moonshine AI) is a legitimate VC-backed startup ($5M Seed) founded by Pete Warden (creator of TensorFlow Lite). While the submission is low-quality and hyperbolic ('everyone', 'most people'), the underlying project has high technical merit, focusing on private, edge-based AI for voice and gesture recognition. The claim 'most people have used my product' likely refers to the founder's previous work on TensorFlow Lite, not the current startup's traction. Verifiable traction includes availability on SparkFun and significant investor backing (Amplify, Homebrew).

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+100.0
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+85.5
Evidence Of Traction+75.0
Market Timing Relevance+45.0
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+326.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+305

Project Details

Description
Useful Sensorsis in the Electronic Components Industry

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

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