Maya Schmidt at the 1851 Fellowship launch event in London, UK (Photo: Business Wire)
GLASGOW, Scotland, Sept. 20, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Maya Schmidt, in collaboration with Neuranics Limited and the University of Edinburgh, has been awarded the highly prestigious 1851 Exhibition Royal Commission Industrial Fellowship for its innovative AI-driven remote cardiac health monitoring project, which has the potential to transform healthcare by enhancing early detection and diagnosis of heart disease.
Schmidt is one of 12 young innovators selected for the fellowship, which provides funding of up to £125,000. Since 1851, Royal Commissions have played a key role in facilitating collaboration between academia and industry to tackle grand challenges in healthcare, sustainability and engineering.
Neuranyx: Innovative Magnetic Sensor Technology
Neuranics has developed cutting-edge magnetic sensors using Tunneling Magneto-Resistance (TMR) technology to detect muscle activity. Their MMG sensors provide accurate and responsive gesture recognition, offering a more precise and comfortable alternative to traditional electromyography (EMG) sensors. These sensors are ideal for Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and can be seamlessly integrated into Extended Reality (XR) environments such as AR, VR, and MR.
Schmidt’s research will further advance Neuranyx’s technology by integrating it with AI to create a remote cardiac health monitoring system. This AI-powered solution aims to provide real-time, highly accurate data to enable earlier diagnosis and treatment.
Bridging the gap between academia and industry
The Industrial Fellowship Program bridges the gap between academia and industry by supporting research that has real-world impact. Fellows will conduct research within a company with strong academic support from the university, building a strong research foundation. The funding will cover salary, university tuition fees and doctoral costs for up to three years.
Royal Commission Secretary John Lavallee said: “This intersection between academia and industry fosters the development of groundbreaking technologies, and the Commission is proud to invest in these outstanding young scientists and engineers who will shape our future.”
About Maya Schmidt and Neuranyx Limited
Maya Schmidt is a young researcher using AI to address healthcare challenges. She works at Neuranics in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh to advance cardiac monitoring through AI and Neuranics’ magnetic sensor technology. Neuranics specializes in highly accurate magnetic sensors and is transforming the way technology interacts through their advanced MMG sensors.
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About the Royal Exhibition Commission of 1851
The Royal Commission has supported UK innovation for over 170 years and invests around £4 million each year to support early career researchers tackling global challenges.
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Email: charlene@neuranics.com
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