Proof of Usefulness Report

Xmems

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+481
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

xMEMS Labs is a verified Series D semiconductor company ($98M+ raised) with groundbreaking piezoelectric MEMS technology for audio and micro-cooling. The project demonstrates exceptional technical innovation (150-300+ patents) and high real-world utility in consumer electronics. However, the submission quality is poor ('BlazeRider', 'marketcap: 2500000', 'most people have used') and contains factual inaccuracies regarding revenue/valuation and current reach. Despite the low-effort submission, the underlying entity's scale, IP portfolio, and recent commercial traction (Creative, Noble partnerships) warrant a high score, though penalized significantly for the submission's lack of professional data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+33.25
Audience Reach Impact+9.6
Technical Innovation+22.5
Evidence Of Traction+16.88
Market Timing Relevance+9.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal91.73 (Weighted Sum on 0-150 scale)
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final ScoreNaN

Project Details

Project URL
xmems.com
Description
Founded in January 2018, xMEMS Labs is the “X” factor in MEMS with the world’s most innovative piezoMEMS platform. It began by delivering the world’s first solid-state True MEMS speakers for TWS and other personal audio devices and evolved its substantial IP to produce the world’s first μCooling fan on a chip for smartphones and other thin, performance-oriented devices. xMEMS has over 150 granted patents worldwide for its technology. For more information, visit https://xmems.com.

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