David Braun

  • Vanderbilt University

    Braun receives NSF Early CAREER Award to create next-gen robots to assist humans

    David Braun, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, has received a prestigious NSF CAREER Award for foundational research in mechanically adaptive robotics. His CAREER project, “Mechanically Adaptive, Energetically Passive Robotics,” will enable the creation of new-generation industrial robots, transportation systems, and devices that can assist and augment humans. David Braun The five-year,… Read More

    Apr. 13, 2022

  • Vanderbilt University

    Three engineering faculty awarded Seeding Success Grants in inaugural funding round

    The Office of the Provost has announced the inaugural round of grant recipients for the Seeding Success Grant program established in March. Three engineering faculty members are among 15 faculty members across four Vanderbilt schools and colleges who will receive support for their work. They are: David Braun, assistant… Read More

    Jul. 14, 2021

  • Vanderbilt University

    Humans could run 50% faster with bicycle-inspired exoskeleton

    Runners could soon keep up with cyclists, thanks to a new invention from a team of mechanical engineers at Vanderbilt. The invention, an exoskeleton worn on the legs, would bring cycling mechanics to the human body and enable people to run nearly 1.5 times as fast — approaching top cycling… Read More

    Apr. 8, 2020

  • Vanderbilt University

    Engineering school announces faculty appointments

    The Vanderbilt University School of Engineering announces the appointment of three tenure-track junior faculty members representing the biomedical, mechanical, and electrical engineering and computer science departments, and three non-tenure appointments. David Braun David Braun is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering. Prior to joining the engineering faculty, he was assistant… Read More

    Sep. 20, 2019