"Understanding Parrot Interaction with Tablet Games"

Researchers are using tablet games to study parrots' interactions with touchscreens, aiming to design tech specifically for them. A study involving 20 pet parrots playing a Balloon Pop-style game on tablets revealed insights into their tactile interactions and preferences, such as using their tongues to tap the screen and benefiting from larger targets. The findings suggest that touchscreens can enrich parrots' lives and enhance their interactions with humans, potentially guiding the development of pet tech products and offering valuable insights to the wider research community and pet owners.