The function principle including the initial idea, the implementation with analog electronics as well as the mechanical design are roughly explained in the presentation below. Unfortunately the presentation is written in German, even though the schematics are kind of universal. Have fun reading!
Venus Fly Trap Robot
For the first assignment in Humanoid Robotics studies we created a robot that reacts to an impuls from it's environment. My fellow Victor Lorentz and I came up with a stationary robot inspired by a venus fly trap. It's battery powered and USB chargeable!