a reciprocating linear actuator driven by anti-phototaxis of plankton：往复式线性致动器的驱动反趋光性的浮游生物.pdfVIP

Sensors and Actuators A 201 (2013) 316–320 Contents lists available at ScienceDirect Sensors and Actuators A: Physical j o u r n a l h o m ep a g e: w w w. elsev /locate/sna A reciprocating linear actuator driven by anti-phototaxis of plankton T. Hatsuzawa a,∗ , K. Michishita b , Y. Yanagida a a Precision and Intelligence Laboratory, Tokyo Institute of Technology,Japan b Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology,Japan a r t i c l e i n f o a b s t r a c t Article history: This study focuses on the development of a reciprocating linear actuator driven by plankton. The actuator Received 1 March 2013 consists of a straight channel groove in a base plate and a small float with a fin for channel separation. On Received in revised form 28 June 2013 both sides of the separated channel, plankton freely swims. When the channel is alternatively illuminated Accepted 16 July 2013 by light sources installed at both ends, the plankton escape from the light because of their anti-phototaxis Available online 7 August 2013 and collide against the fin, resulting in actuation of the float. As an experimental example of plankton, matured Artemia sallina (brine shrimp) was used because of its anti-phototaxis nature, as well as its Keywords: suitable physical size and the breeding convenience. Because of the small driving capacity of the fl