Proof of Usefulness Report

Valence Vibrations

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+58
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Valence Vibrations is a legitimate early-stage startup backed by SRI International and USC, developing innovative emotion AI and haptic feedback technology for neurodiverse populations and B2B sales. However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, containing demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and nonsensical data ('marketcap: null'). While the technology has high potential utility and scientific grounding, the disconnect between the actual early-stage traction (seed/grants) and the exaggerated submission severely impacts the score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.00
Audience Reach Impact+3.00
Technical Innovation+12.75
Evidence Of Traction+5.63
Market Timing Relevance+7.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+49.13
Usefulness Multiplierx1.18
Final Score+58

Project Details

Description
Valence Vibrationsis in the Haptic Technology Industry

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