Defence_Bioengineering_and_Electromedical_Laboratory Knowpia

Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory
Established	April 1982
Director	Dr T M Kotresh
Address	P.O. Box #9326, ; C.V. Raman Nagar, ; Bangalore-560093
Location	Bangalore, Karnataka
Operating agency	Defence Research and Development Organisation
Website	https://www.drdo.gov.in/labs-and-establishments/defence-bio-engineering-electro-medical-laboratory-debel

The Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory is an Indian defence laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation. Located in Bangalore, its main function is the research and development of technologies and products in the areas of life support, medical and physiological protection systems for the Indian Armed Forces. The laboratory is organised under the Life Sciences Directorate of the Defence Research and Development Organisation. Its present director is Dr T M Kotresh.^[1]

History edit

The Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory was formed in April 1976 by bringing together the Aero Electroengineering Unit of Aeronautical Development Establishment and the Electromedical Instrumentation Division of the Electronics and Radar Development Establishment, located nearby. Since 23 June 1992, the facility has been functioning at its own independent premises located at the Aeronautical Development Establishment campus.

It is one of the few Defence Research and Development Organisation laboratories dedicated to research and development work for the services and also spin off use to the civilian population.

Areas of work edit

Products edit

Indian Army advanced uniforms
Indian Navy advanced and safe under water suits
Indian Space Research Organisation suits for Gaganyaan mission

Projects and products edit

One man HAPO bag.

HAPO^{[clarification needed]} Bag for high altitudes with light weight automation unit

Battery heated gloves, insoles, jackets and trousers

Combat paratroopers jump suit

Pilot's dress for LCA^{[clarification needed]}

Anti G^{[clarification needed]} suit

Smart vest

Technologies for civilian use edit

Oxycare system that regulates the oxygen supply by monitoring the blood oxygen level of the patient.^[2]

References edit

^ "Director". DEBEL, DRDO. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
^ "What is the SpO2-based 'Oxycare' system by DRDO that the government is buying". Gadgets Now. Retrieved 12 May 2021.