The Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory is an Indian defence

laboratory A laboratory (; ; colloquially lab) is a facility that provides controlled conditions in which scientific or technological research, experiments, and measurement may be performed. Laboratory services are provided in a variety of settings: physici ...

of the

Defence Research and Development Organisation The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) ( IAST: ''Raksā Anūsandhān Evam Vikās Sangaṭhan'') is the premier agency under the Department of Defence Research and Development in Ministry of Defence of the Government of India ...

. Located in

Bangalore Bangalore (), officially Bengaluru (), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It has a population of more than and a metropolitan population of around , making it the third most populous city and fifth most ...

, 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

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. The laboratory is organised under the Life Sciences Directorate of the Defence Research and Development Organisation. Its present director is Dr T M Kotresh.

History

The Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory was formed in April 1976 by bringing together the Aero Electroengineering Unit of

Aeronautical Development Establishment Aeronautical Development Establishment is a laboratory of India's Defence Research and Development Organisation. Located in Bangalore Bangalore (), officially Bengaluru (), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Karna ...

and the Electromedical Instrumentation Division of the

Electronics and Radar Development Establishment Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE) is a laboratory of the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), India. Located in C.V. Raman Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, its primary function is research and development of ...

, 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

Products

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

Projects and products

One Man High Altitude Pulmonary Oedema Chamber - DRDO - Pride of India - Exhibition - 100th Indian Science Congress - Kolkata 2013-01-03 2559

HAPO 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 Anti G suit Smart vest

Technologies for civilian use

Oxycare system that regulates the oxygen supply by monitoring the blood oxygen level of the patient.

References

External links

Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory Home Page
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