Primary Assay — Bearded Dragon
Visual Cognition / Imitation
Pogona vitticeps
Bearded dragons learn by observation, opening sliding doors after watching demonstrators. Trials to criterion and side-bias matching quantify social learning in a reptile.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Pogona vitticeps.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Trials to criterion | count | Acquisition speed |
| Demonstrator-side matching | % | Imitation fidelity |
| Latency to first attempt | s | Engagement |
| Success rate | % | Task completion |
References
Citations for Visual Cognition / Imitation
- Kis A, Huber L, Wilkinson A. (2015). Social learning by imitation in a reptile (Pogona vitticeps). Anim Cogn, 18(1), 325-331. PMID: 25199480
Compatible Equipment
Hardware for Bearded Dragon Research
Reptile Enclosure with EEG Implant
Sleep neurophysiology
Thermal-Gradient Basking Arena
Thermoregulatory behavior
Video Tracking System (Slow-Motion Capable)
Display behavior analysis
Two-Compartment Imitation Apparatus
Social learning
Multi-Cage Climate Control
Long-term housing for chronic studies
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Open Field / Basking
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Run Visual Cognition / Imitation on ConductVision
Our team will configure the protocol, camera rig, and analysis pipeline for your bearded dragon facility.
