Maja Schmidt, in collaboration with Neuranics Limited and the University of Edinburgh, has been awarded the highly coveted Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 Industrial Fellowship for her innovative AI-driven remote heart health monitoring project. This initiative aims to enhance the early detection and diagnosis of heart conditions, potentially transforming healthcare. Schmidt is one of 12 early-career innovators selected for the fellowship, which offers up to £125,000 in funding.
Neuranics: Innovating Magnetic Sensor Technology
Neuranics has developed cutting-edge magnetic sensors using Tunnel Magnetoresistance (TMR) technology to detect muscle activity. The Muscle Magnetic Signal sensors provide precise and responsive gesture recognition, offering a more accurate and comfortable alternative to traditional Electromyography (EMG) sensors. These sensors are ideally suited for Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) and can be seamlessly integrated into extended reality (XR) environments, including augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR).
Schmidt’s research further advances Neuranics’ technology by integrating it with AI to create a remote heart health monitoring system. This AI-powered solution aims to deliver real-time, high-precision data, enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment.
Bridging Academia and Industry
The Industrial Fellowship programme bridges the gap between academia and industry. Fellows conduct their research within a company while receiving strong academic support from a university, providing a solid foundation for their work. The fellowship offers funding for up to three years, covering salary, university fees, and doctoral costs.
John Lavery, Secretary of the Royal Commission, stated: “This intersection of academia and industry fosters the development of innovative technologies. The Commission is proud to invest in these exceptional early-career scientists.”
About Maja Schmidt
Maja Schmidt is an early-career researcher focused on using AI to address healthcare challenges. Her work at Neuranics, in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, advances heart health monitoring by combining AI with Neuranics’ magnetic sensor technology.
About the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851
Founded by Prince Albert, the Royal Commission has supported UK innovation for over 170 years, investing nearly £4 million annually to support early-career researchers addressing global challenges.
