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Biography
Thomas Bräunl is a Professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences of The University of Western Australia, Perth, where he directs the Robotics & Automation Lab as well as the Renewable Energy Vehicle Project (REV). He has developed numerous robotics systems, including the EyeBot robot family and the EyeSim simulation system. On the automotive side, he has done research on electric drive and charging systems, and is developing AI solutions for autonomous driving. Professor Bräunl worked on Driver-Assistance Systems with Mercedes-Benz Stuttgart and on Electric Vehicle Charging Systems with BMW Munich and BMW Mountain View. He holds a Diploma from the University of Kaiserslautern, an M.S. degree from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, and a Ph.D. and Habilitation from the University of Stuttgart.
Roles and responsibilities
Head, CIIPS Research Group
Director, REV Project
Technical Director, WA Electric Vehicle Trial
Research
Electromobility, Autonomous Driving, Robotics, Simulation Systems.
Latest book: Robot Adventures (Springer 2020)
Current projects
- Autonomous Shuttle Bus with own hardwarwe/software
- Hydrofoil electric jetski
- End-to-end deep learning systems for autonomous robots
- State-wide EV charging infrastructure for WA
Teaching philosophy
Robotics & Automation and Digital Embedded Systems:
You have not really understood a subject until you are able to build it.
Community engagement
REV public Electric Vehicle charging network for the Perth metro area
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research expertise keywords
- Electromobility
- Automotive systems
- Robotics
- Embedded systems
- Image processing
- Parallel processing
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A Superalignment Framework in Autonomous Driving with Large Language Models
Kong, X., Braunl, T., Fahmi, M. & Wang, Y., 15 Jul 2024, 35th IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium, IV 2024. IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, p. 1715-1720 6 p. (IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium, Proceedings).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review
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Managing Risk in the Design of Modular Systems for an Autonomous Shuttle
Drage, T., Quirke-Brown, K., Haddad, L., Lai, Z., Lim, K. L. & Braunl, T., 2024, In: IEEE Open Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems. 5, p. 555-565 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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End-to-End Learning with Memory Models for Complex Autonomous Driving Tasks in Indoor Environments
Lai, Z. & Bräunl, T., Mar 2023, In: Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems: theory and applications. 107, 3, 37.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
A comparative study of AC and DC public electric vehicle charging station usage in Western Australia
Lim, K. L., Speidel, S. & Braunl, T., 1 Aug 2022, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition. 2, p. 100021 100021.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access21 Citations (Scopus) -
Integrated modular safety system design for intelligent autonomous vehicles
Drage, T., Lim, K. L., Hai Koh, J. E., Gregory, D., Brogle, C. & Braunl, T., 11 Jul 2021, 32nd IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium, IV 2021. USA: IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, p. 258-265 8 p. (IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium, Proceedings; vol. 2021-July).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus)
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Feasibility of battery-electric buses for regional school bus services in WA - Scaling up the transition
Biermann, S. (Investigator 01), Braunl, T. (Investigator 02), Harries, D. (Investigator 03), McHenry, M. (Investigator 04) & Wager, G. (Investigator 05)
1/11/24 → 30/05/25
Project: Research
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ARC Training Centre for Automated Vehicles in Rural and Remote Regions (AVR3)
Glaser, S. (Investigator 01), Schroeter, R. (Investigator 02), Braunl, T. (Investigator 03), Worrall, S. (Investigator 04), Nahavandi, S. (Investigator 05), Rakotonirainy, A. (Investigator 06), McLennan, C.-L. (Investigator 07), Berrio Perez, J. S. (Investigator 08), Li, X. (Investigator 09), Shariati, N. (Investigator 10), Hettiarachchi, I. (Investigator 11), Yasmin, S. (Investigator 12), Olaru, D. (Investigator 13), Foth, M. (Investigator 14), Bhaskar, A. (Investigator 15), Peynot, T. (Investigator 16), Milford, M. (Investigator 17), Roberts, P. (Investigator 18), Guzzomi, A. (Investigator 19), Shan, M. (Investigator 20), Tomitsch, M. (Investigator 21), Chi, S. (Investigator 22) & Sarkar, S. (Investigator 23)
ARC Australian Research Council
1/07/24 → 30/06/29
Project: Research
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Feasibility of battery-electric buses for regional school bus services in Western Australia
Biermann, S. (Investigator 01), Braunl, T. (Investigator 02), Harries, D. (Investigator 03), McHenry, M. (Investigator 04) & Wager, G. (Investigator 05)
1/06/23 → 31/05/24
Project: Research
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Smart road side barriers with enhanced sustainability and impact resistance
Elchalakani, M. (Investigator 01), Hassan, M. (Investigator 02), Wittek, A. (Investigator 03) & Braunl, T. (Investigator 04)
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
30/06/21 → 30/06/23
Project: Research
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REView: A Unified Telematics Platform for Connected Electric Vehicles and Infrastructures
Lim, K. L. (Investigator 01) & Braunl, T. (Investigator 02)
4/11/20 → 18/11/23
Project: Research