Funding Supports Neuranics’ Groundbreaking AI Technology for Remote Heart Health Monitoring

We are pleased to announce that Maja Schmidt, in collaboration with Neuranics and the University of Edinburgh, has been awarded the prestigious Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 Industrial Fellowship for her innovative AI-driven remote heart health monitoring project. This fellowship provides up to £125,000 in funding and recognises Schmidt as one of 12 early-career innovators selected for this groundbreaking initiative. Her work aims to enhance the early detection and diagnosis of heart conditions, offering the potential to transform healthcare.

Neuranics: Pioneering Magnetic Sensor Technology

At Neuranics, we’ve developed cutting-edge magnetic sensors using Tunnel Magnetoresistance (TMR) technology to detect muscle activity. Our 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 takes Neuranics’ technology a step further by integrating 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 up to three years of funding, covering salary, university fees, and doctoral costs.

John Lavery, Secretary of the Royal Commission, commented:

“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 been supporting UK innovation for over 170 years, investing nearly £4 million annually to support early-career researchers who are addressing global challenges.