The invention provides a shape detection device and method based on a spiral FBG (
fiber bragg 
grating) 
sensor array, and the device comprises the spiral 
FBG sensor array, an FBG demodulator, data collection and 
shape reconstruction equipment, and display equipment. The device does not need other 
peripheral auxiliary equipment, is not affected by 
electromagnetic interference, is good in medical compatibility, does not emit rays, and can achieve the long-distance remote monitoring. Through the spiral configuration of the 
FBG sensor array, the device can achieve the multi-point deformation detection of a single 
optical fiber, and forms a quasi-distributed detection 
system. Through the packaging of the 
optical fiber on a 
nickel-
titanium alloy filament, the device protects a 
grating point from being worn, is strong in anti-interference capability, and enlarges the detection range. The device can obtain the shape of a flexible 
robot in real time, and is high in real-
time response. Meanwhile, the device detects the curvature and torsion, is simple in detection method, can be used for the shape sensing detection in a gastroscope, colonoscope and a flexible / soft 
robot, and plays an important role in the flexible robots in the fields of dibaster assistance, 
medical rehabilitation and national defense security.