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Costa Rica scientists placed an AI touchscreen in a wild forest; 16 capuchin monkeys used it for banana r

Scientists in Costa Rica have introduced an AI-powered touchscreen system to a wild forest to study the cognitive capabilities of capuchin monkeys.

By · Published August 7, 2026  07:11 UTC · Updated August 7, 2026  18:46 UTC

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Scientists in Costa Rica introduced an AI-powered touchscreen system to a group of wild capuchin monkeys to test their cognitive abilities. Sixteen monkeys interacted with the device to obtain banana rewards.

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  • Primary Driver: Scientists in Costa Rica have introduced an AI-powered touchscreen system to a wild forest to study the cognitive capabilities of capuchin monkeys.
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Sixteen wild capuchin monkeys successfully engaged with an AI-driven touchscreen system installed in their habitat, interacting with the device to obtain banana rewards. Nautilus, Earth.com, IFLScience, and The Times of India report that this initiative aims to evaluate the problem-solving and cognitive functions of primates in their natural environment rather than in laboratory settings.

The system is designed to provide automated interaction opportunities for the animals, testing their aptitude for digital interfaces. While the monkeys demonstrated the ability to use the interface for food, coverage does not yet specify the full scope of the intelligence metrics being measured or how long the experiment will continue.

Researchers are utilizing the data gathered from these interactions to better understand wild primate behavior, though the long-term impact of integrating AI technology into forest ecosystems has not been detailed.

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What equipment was used to study the monkeys?

Scientists installed an AI-powered touchscreen computer system within a wild forest habitat.

How did the monkeys interact with the technology?

The sixteen capuchin monkeys used the touchscreen to earn banana rewards.

Where did this study take place?

The research was conducted in a forest in Costa Rica.

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Costa Rica Capuchin Monkeys Artificial Intelligence Primatology Animal Cognition

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