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.