Proof of Usefulness Report

VRaktion

Analysis completed on 2/27/2026

+25
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

VRaktion is a verifiable German design project focused on wearable VR controllers (e.g., the 'Natural Action Shoe'). However, the submission contains critical inaccuracies, notably the claim that 'most people have used my product' and unrelated technology tags like 'Banking'. While the hardware concept shows technical novelty, the project appears to be a niche prototype or inactive business (2016–2023) rather than a mass-market product. The lack of verifiable user data and the poor quality of the submission inputs result in a low Proof of Usefulness score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+40.0
Audience Reach Impact+5.0
Technical Innovation+42.0
Evidence Of Traction+2.5
Market Timing Relevance+45.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+22.4
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+25

Project Details

Project URL
vraktion.com
Description
We're action! The connected wearable framework for wearable computing. VRaktion is an awarded team of german designers and engineers exploring smart and interactive wearables. Founded in 2016 by Bernhard Schipper, Karl-Ludwig Kunze and Manfred Kraft. VRaktion has developed the ‘Natural Action Shoe’ concept to control digital applications and mixed reality environments (AR/VR) by feet - using an own resistive pressure sensor and Bluetooth technology. In 2017 VRaktion build its own modular ‘Connected Wearable Framework’ that connects the VRaktion modular smart shoe firmware with the VRaktion smart shoe app.

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