Research Compass

👋 Hey Product Hunt Community! We’re incredibly excited to launch Research Compass (researchcompass.ai) — the tool that finally bridges the gap between finding an answer and finding the expert you need for collaboration. We’re all familiar with the new wave of AI tools that summarize academic research. They’re great! But after you get your summary, you’re often left with the same frustrating question: “Okay, but who are the absolute best people in the world to talk to about this topic right now?” That’s why we built Research Compass. We believe the future of research isn't just about knowledge acquisition; it's about knowledge creation through collaboration. Research Compass starts where others stop. Yes, we give you highly transparent, citable answers based on the latest academic research. But our true superpower is transforming that knowledge into a collaboration blueprint. Here’s how we’re changing the game for students, academics, and industry innovators: 1. The Expert Filter & The Transparency Engine We know that a citation count alone is meaningless. A top paper from 2005 might be irrelevant today. That’s why we give you control over the data that matters most: 🔬 Deep Filtering: Limit your search by Journal Quartiles, Publication Years, Citation Count, Influential Citation Count, and whether the article is Open Access. No more wading through irrelevant sources. 💡 Concept to Question: Only got a sense of your broad topic? Research Compass helps you refine it into the specific, answerable questions you need to move forward. 🔗 Radical Transparency: Every answer is backed up with citations linked directly to the specific abstracts. We even provide an explanation of why that abstract was useful for generating the answer. Choose your depth: base your answers on 10, 15, or 25 papers. 2. Our Proprietary Collaboration Scorer (The Magic 🪄) This is the feature we’re most proud of and what sets Research Compass apart. Once you have your answer, you can quickly load a ranked list of the best researchers to collaborate with on that exact question. We use a proprietary scoring methodology that goes far beyond simple H-Index or total citations: • Qualitative Relevance Scoring: We use LLMs to evaluate the entire corpus of a researcher’s work. This is crucial for avoiding false positives. Did they contribute to the paper as a subject matter expert, or were they the statistician or experimental designer? Our system ensures you are talking to the true expert. • Active & Influential: We factor in both classic metrics (h-index, citation count) and, critically, how recently they’ve been active in publishing to ensure they are current contributors to their field. • Affiliation Mapping: We scour their papers for mentions of affiliations and show those alongside the authors, giving you all the context you need for outreach. 3. UX & Control We designed the interface to feel intuitive and adaptable to your workflow: 💬 Chat Interface: Easy-to-use, conversational interface that allows for seamless follow-up questions. ⚙️ Model Selection: Choose the generative model used for summarization, giving you control over the output style. 📊 Table View: Need to quickly compare data points? Instantly view the summarized information as a table. 📣 Feedback Loops: We have dedicated feedback mechanisms built into every stage—from search terms to the final author selections—because we’re building this tool for you. 🎁 Launch Offer & Call for Feedback! We want every researcher to experience this new way of working. Research Compass is 100% free to use during our launch period! Hit us with your toughest questions and see the power of connecting knowledge directly to experts. Your feedback is everything to us. Let us know what you think, what we missed, and how we can make this the ultimate research tool! Let's build the future of collaboration together! 🙏 ➡️ Get started now at researchcompass.ai P.S. Shoutout to the PH community for inspiring us to launch a tool that solves a real, painful workflow problem!