Théo Robert

Assessing larger-than rule learning in African grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus).

This study assesses whether African grey parrots can learn and apply a 'larger-than' rule in size or quantity discrimination, finding limited transfer but individual variation in rule acquisition.

Higher rewards lead to more accurate flower detection and increased contrast sensitivity in the bumblebee Bombus terrestris

This study shows that higher sucrose rewards improve bumblebee contrast sensitivity and target detection accuracy, while the pesticide imidacloprid reduces accuracy without affecting response latency.

Binocular visual input is essential for prey capture but not attention to prey in the praying mantis Sphodromantis lineola

This study shows binocular vision is crucial for prey capture but not for attention to prey in praying mantises using 3D cinema stimuli.

Testing bottom-up cuing effects on target detection and discrimination in Bumblebees

This study tests bottom-up cuing effects on target detection and discrimination in bumblebees using adapted primate paradigms, finding no effect of prior cues.

Synaptic high-frequency jumping synchronises vision to high-speed behaviour

The paper shows how houseflies maintain visual accuracy during fast motion by using synaptic high-frequency jumping, which enhances visual bandwidth and reduces delays.

Male bumblebees (Bombus terrestris) are more explorative and behaviourally flexible than workers.

This study compares exploratory behavior and behavioral flexibility between male and female bumblebees, finding males more explorative and flexible in a learning task.