Neuranics Advances Magnetic Sensing Research with New Magnetism Lab at the University of Glasgow

Neuranics is expanding its research and development capabilities with the launch of a state-of-the-art magnetism lab at the University of Glasgow. Officially opened on 24 February 2025 at the James Watt School of Engineering, the facility features a MuRoom® magnetically shielded environment designed for ultra-sensitive magnetic measurements.

Neuranics played a key role in developing the lab by defining specification requirements and conducting performance analyses to ensure that the facility meets the stringent standards needed for reliable experiments and measurements. The controlled, ultra-low magnetic noise environment enables precise calibration and drift analysis, while the MuRoom® effectively eliminates interference from the Earth’s magnetic field and surrounding electronics. This setup allows for accurate detection of the ultra-weak biomagnetic signals generated by muscles, the heart, and the brain.

The lab supports research in magnetomyography (MMG) and magnetocardiography (MCG), providing a unique testing environment for Neuranics TMR sensors. These advancements are expected to contribute to pioneering solutions for non-contact muscle activity monitoring, continuous magnetic heart monitoring, and enhanced wearable health and fitness tracking, thereby supporting applications in digital health, wearables, and extended reality (XR).

Noel McKenna, CEO of Neuranics, stated, “As a spinout from the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, Neuranics is uniquely positioned to leverage this facility for both research and product development. It allows us to rigorously test our AI-enabled TMR sensors under optimal conditions, furthering our work in advancing human-machine interfaces and biomagnetic diagnostics.”

Professor Hadi Heidari, CTO and Co-Founder of Neuranics, added, “We recognised early on the necessity of a controlled laboratory environment to push forward the field of biomagnetic sensing. The establishment of this magnetism lab marks a significant milestone in ensuring the highest standards for ultra-sensitive measurements, which is essential for refining our sensor technology.”

The launch of the magnetism lab marks an important step forward in Neuranics’ ongoing research and is expected to accelerate advancements in next-generation magnetic sensing solutions, with implications for improved health monitoring and XR control interfaces.