Emergence of perceptual states in mosquitoes using virtually perceived spatial cognitive abilities: Solution for Complex Problems

Abstract

Perceptual learning (PL)—experience-induced improvements in how people interpret and retrieve information—seems to play a bigger role in diverse cognitive functions, including abstract and conceptual domains, than previously assumed. While many nonhuman animals have their own forms of "technology", such as mosquitoes who create and use tools, in environments the opportunity to actively participate with interactive technology is not often made available. When interactive technology is available, mosquitoes often selectively choose to engage with it. This enhances the mosquito’s sense of control over their immediate surroundings. Our study proposed research questions and hypothesis to identify how insect cognitive system with fewer neurons and vertebrate brains can be a model system for research on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Machine learning, since Internet of Things devices also have limited processing and low storage.