Maja Schmidt, in partnership with Neuranics Limited and the University of Edinburgh, has received the prestigious Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 Industrial Fellowship for her groundbreaking AI-based project on remote heart health monitoring. This initiative seeks to improve the early detection and diagnosis of heart conditions, with the potential to revolutionize healthcare.
Maja Schmidt is among 12 early-career innovators awarded the prestigious Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 Industrial Fellowship, which provides up to £125,000 in funding. Since 1851, the Royal Commission has played a key role in fostering collaboration between academia and industry to address significant challenges in healthcare, sustainability, and engineering.
Neuranics: Innovating Magnetic Sensor Technology
Neuranics has pioneered advanced magnetic sensors utilizing Tunnel Magnetoresistance (TMR) technology to detect muscle activity. Their MMG sensors offer precise and responsive gesture recognition, providing a more accurate and comfortable alternative to traditional Electromyography (EMG) sensors. These sensors are well-suited for Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) and can be easily integrated into extended reality (XR) environments, including AR, VR, and MR.
Schmidt’s research enhances Neuranics’ technology by integrating it with AI to develop a remote heart health monitoring system. This AI-driven solution aims to deliver real-time, high-precision data for earlier diagnosis and treatment.
Bridging Academia and Industry
The Industrial Fellowship program connects academia and industry by supporting impactful research. Fellows work within a company while benefiting from academic support, providing a strong foundation for their projects. The funding covers up to three years, including salary, university fees, and doctoral expenses.
John Lavery, Secretary of the Royal Commission, remarked, “This intersection of academia and industry fosters the development of innovative technologies. The Commission is proud to invest in these exceptional early-career scientists and engineers who are shaping our future.”
About Maja Schmidt and Neuranics Limited
Maja Schmidt is an early-career researcher focused on using AI to tackle healthcare challenges. At Neuranics, in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, she aims to advance heart monitoring through AI and Neuranics’ magnetic sensor technology. Neuranics specializes in high-precision magnetic sensors, transforming technology interactions with their advanced MMG sensors.
