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Central pattern generator

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A central pattern generator is a network of neurons (or even a single neuron) which are able to exhibit rhythmic behavior in the absence of sensory input. Besides being found in nervous systems, they are also sometimes implemented to control robot locomotion.

Examples

[Stomatogastric nervous system]
Swimming in fish
Insect wing control for flight

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