This invention provides an
optoelectronic oscillator and its control method, relating to the fields of smart materials and
soft robotics. The oscillator includes a
fixed frame, an LCE
rope, a thin
rope, a
mass block, a spring, a Y-shaped baffle, and a seesaw. One end of the LCE
rope, the thin rope, and the spring are connected at a connection point G. The other ends of the LCE rope and the spring are fixed to the
fixed frame. The
mass block is fixed to the other end of the thin rope and placed on the seesaw. The seesaw is rotatably connected to the
fixed frame via a fulcrum, allowing it to rotate left and right. A linear
light source illuminates the LCE rope, causing the
mass block to move on the seesaw and trigger its rotation, which in turn causes the Y-shaped baffle to switch the illumination / blocking state of the LCE rope, forming a periodic cycle. This application actively introduces a mechanical time
delay through structural design, thereby eliminating the dependence on rapid material response. It features a simple structure, relaxed driving conditions, and a controllable oscillation period, adaptable to different application scenarios. Furthermore, its physical mechanism is clear, facilitating theoretical modeling and control.