A MEMS differential actuated nano probe includes four suspension beams arranged
in parallel, a connecting base connecting to the suspension beams, a nano probe.
Two of the suspension beams elongate due to thermal expansion to allow the deflection
of the probe. By heating the suspension beams at different positions, the MEMS
differential actuated nano probe can move in two directions with two degrees of
freedom. The deflection of the MEMS differential actuated nano probe can be also
achieved in piezoelectric or electrostatic way.