A plurality of stator-side electrodes disposed in a stator is vertically
disposed so as to face a plurality of mover-side electrodes disposed on a
mover in a protruding manner. Wide areas facing each other can be secured
between the electrodes on the stator and the mover-side electrodes even
at a narrow space in three dimensions. Great electrostatic attraction
force can be generated between both electrodes, and the mover 30 can be
driven with greater driving force.