Primary Assay — Rhesus Macaque
Object Permanence / Tool Use
Macaca mulatta
Macaques solve object permanence and simple tool-use tasks that probe primate cognition. Trials to criterion, manipulation strategies, and transfer across novel problems index cognitive flexibility.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Macaca mulatta.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Trials to criterion | count | Acquisition speed |
| Manipulation time | s | Time per problem |
| Success rate | % | Solved trials |
| Transfer accuracy | % | Performance on novel variant |
References
Citations for Object Permanence / Tool Use
- Macellini S, et al. (2012). Individual and social learning processes involved in the acquisition and generalization of tool use in macaques. Phil Trans R Soc B, 367(1585), 24-36. PMID: 22106425
Compatible Equipment
Hardware for Rhesus Macaque Research
NHP Behavioral Chair / Touchscreen
Cognitive task delivery
Eye-Tracking System (Sampling >500 Hz)
Saccade and fixation analysis
Reach Kinematic Capture System
Marker-based motor analysis
Social Housing Arena with Overhead Camera
Group behavior tracking
Automated Home-Cage Monitoring
Activity and welfare metrics
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Our team will configure the protocol, camera rig, and analysis pipeline for your rhesus macaque facility.
