In this study, a novel wireless-wired hybrid central pattern generator (CPG) is presented based on the concept of ergodic sequential logic. Detailed analyses reveal that the CPG is able to generate stimulation signals suitable for supporting typical human motion. The CPG is implemented using field programmable gate arrays connected via on-off keying radio transmitters and receivers. Experimental results demonstrate that the presented CPG can effectively assist human motion. Moreover, the presented CPG is demonstrated to use fewer circuit components and to have lower power consumption compared to a commonly-used conventional digital-processor-based CPG. The potential impact of this study is also discussed. © 2013 IEEE.

A novel electronic circuit bursting neuron model is designed based on the concept of ergodic sequential logic (ESL) neuromorphic circuit. It is shown that the ESL bursting neuron model can reproduce a typical bursting phenomenon of an ordinary differential equation neuron model known as the Hindmarsh-Rose (HR) neuron model. Possible applications of the ESL bursting neuron model such as in neural prosthetic device is also discussed. © 2025 IEEE.