Mimicking Monkey Movements: How AI is Revolutionizing Animal Behavior Research with Pac-Man

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have recently conducted a fascinating study on training rhesus monkeys to play Pac-Man. The monkeys were rewarded with juice for successfully collecting all the dots in the maze and evading the ghosts, as well as getting Pac-Man to eat the ghosts after consuming a special dot that made them vulnerable.

In this study, an artificial intelligence system was able to accurately predict how the monkeys played Pac-Man and mimic their eye movements during the game. This highlights the potential for AI technology to better understand and replicate the behavior of animals in various tasks.

Pac-Man has been a classic favorite for gamers of all ages since its release in 1980. Players must navigate through a maze collecting dots while avoiding capture by ghosts. This game has stood the test of time and remains popular today due to its simple yet addictive gameplay.

The study conducted by researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences shows that even animals can be trained to play video games with success. It also highlights the potential for AI technology to further our understanding of animal behavior and replicate it in various tasks.