Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) IIT Ropar
Explanation:
• In July 2021, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar developed the AMLEX device.
• AMLEX is an oxygen rationing system that optimizes oxygen delivery to patients.
• It helps regulate oxygen flow based on the patient’s breathing cycle, reducing wastage.
• The device was launched during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure efficient oxygen usage.
Information Booster:
• AMLEX automatically supplies oxygen only during inhalation, saving up to 70% oxygen.
• Developed by the Biomedical Engineering Department of IIT Ropar.
• IIT Ropar is located in Punjab, established in 2008.
• The device is portable and cost-effective, designed for hospitals and field use.
• It contributes to India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative in medical innovation.