Tim Braun
Papers
11
Total Citations
162
H-Index
8
About
Tim Braun’s research centers on autonomous off-road navigation, field robotics, and human-robot interaction. As a core member of the University of Kaiserslautern’s Robotics Research Lab, he made seminal contributions to the development of RAVON, a robust autonomous vehicle designed to operate in highly vegetated, unstructured terrain. His work on visual terrain traversability estimation using combined slope and elevation models, along with topological large-scale navigation systems, directly addressed the challenge of reliable path planning in rugged environments. Braun also explored emotion-based control architectures and human detection for mobile robots, bridging technical autonomy with social interaction. His most cited papers—including the RAVON platform paper (28 citations) and the customizable simulation framework (23 citations)—have influenced both academic research and practical field robotics. Notably, RAVON’s successful performance at the European Land Robot Trial 2008 demonstrated real-world impact, while his work on climbing robots for education highlights a commitment to accessible robotics training. With over 160 total citations across his top publications, Braun’s legacy lies in advancing cost-efficient, scalable autonomy for off-road and assistive robotic systems.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1RAVON: The robust autonomous vehicle for off-road navigation28 citations · 2011
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- 4{RAVON} --- The Robust Autonomous Vehicle for Off-road Navigation22 citations · 2009
- 5Developing Climbing Robots for Education19 citations · 2005
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- 7Detecting and Following Humans with a Mobile Robot12 citations · 2005
- 8Emotion Based Control Architecture for Robotics Applications10 citations · 2007
- 9Cost-Efficient Global Robot Navigation in Rugged Off-Road Terrain6 citations · 2011
- 10A Humanoid Head for Assistance Robots2 citations · 2006