BEAR Innovation Competition Pitch: True Pulse

Authors

• Nicholas M. Fareno, Ursinus CollegeFollow
• Nicholas J. Grahame, Ursinus CollegeFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

5-7-2026

Abstract

TruePulse bridges the invisible gap between clinical-grade, life-saving medical devices and the biological reality of diverse skin tones by revolutionizing how we measure oxygen saturation. This oximeter bypasses the epidermal barrier, reducing optical noise and providing more accurate readings.

Comments

Presented as part of the 12th annual Bear Innovation Competition.

The downloadable video file has a run time of 7:20. Also available as a supplemental file are the PowerPoint slides of this presentation.

Keynote Speaker: Chris Bradley

Director of the U-Imagine Center: Jeanne Komp

Judges: Rachel Kane, Founder/Owner, Sprinkle Bites, Chris Biddle '85, CEO/Founder, BCG Alpha, and Jen Cohen Crompton ’05, President and Founder, Something Creative.

Founding Directors: Rebecca Jaroff and Carol Cirka

Sponsors: Will Abele, Class of 1961, Cenero, Margaritas-2U, Body Physics Fitness, GOBI Advertising

Recommended Citation

Fareno, Nicholas M. and Grahame, Nicholas J., "BEAR Innovation Competition Pitch: True Pulse" (2026). BEAR Innovation Competition. 63.
https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/bear_innovation/63

Prize

First Place Winner of $3,500

Creative Commons License

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