University of Copenhagen scientists have discovered that
spinal neurons produce irregular firing patterns similar to those
seen in the cerebral cortex during the network activity required for
movement.
These findings contradict current ideas about the role of spinal cord
function. Ultimately, this new understanding of a more distributed
control of motor function in nature might prove to be a powerful
strategy for complex actuator control in robotic systems.

University of Copenhagen scientists have discovered that
spinal neurons produce irregular firing patterns similar to those
seen in the cerebral cortex during the network activity required for
movement.
These findings contradict current ideas about the role of spinal cord
function. Ultimately, this new understanding of a more distributed
control of motor function in nature might prove to be a powerful
strategy for complex actuator control in robotic systems.