Chinese invention patent: Photic driving robot and method for driving the robot

Inventor: Yanlei Yu, Futao Cheng, Ruoyuan Yin, Yuanyuan Zhang

Applicant: Fudan University

Patent No.: ZL 200910053151.2

Abstract:

The invention provides a photic driving robot, at least comprising a base, wherein the base is provided with arms which are provided with at least one unit capable of generating deformation, and components for playing a deformation role in the unit are made from photoinduced deformation materials. The invention also provides a method for driving the robot, i.e. lights is utilized to irradiate the photoinduced deformation materials on the unit of the robot so as to lead the unit to generate deformations, thus controlling the motions of the robot. The robot has an executing mechanism and an operating mechanism which are relatively simple, and the size thereof can be made to be smaller; the photic driving method has the advantages of fastness, accuration, environmental-protection and low energy consumption; and the robot has the characteristics of being capable of remote operation, and the like, which are not provided in other driving modes.