Project
Simian Aid for Quadriplegics
Duration
1989-2007
Keywords
conditionning,primatology,handicapped,cebus,monkey,readaptation,aid,quadriplegic
Description
Socialisation and conditionning of capuchin monkeys (Cebus apella) to give them the ability to perform simple, routine and repetitive tasks as an aid for quadriplegics to increase their environmental control.
Research unit(s)
Staff
Chairperson(s) |
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| Michel MERCIER | Leader | 081/724430 | |
Technical staff |
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| Guy HOUBEAU | Technician | 081/724433 | |
Staff (finished contracts)
Research staff |
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| Marie-Claude HUYNEN | Researcher | 081/724430 | |
Publications (1)
Papers
1999
Study of human-animal interaction in learning sessions in the Simian Aid Project (Cebus apella) (abstract), in Primate Tidings, volume 1, pp. 8-9
Christelle LEJEUNE, Sarah INSTALLÉ, Guy HOUBEAU, Michel MERCIER
Christelle LEJEUNE, Sarah INSTALLÉ, Guy HOUBEAU, Michel MERCIER
Collaborations
- Katholiek Universiteit Leuven (KULeuven)
- Centre Mutualiste de KERPAPE

