Finding Its Voice: How Context Shapes Our Perception of Robot Speech
New research reveals that a robot’s voice isn’t just heard, it’s experienced – and how we perceive it is heavily influenced by the surrounding environment and social cues.
New research reveals that a robot’s voice isn’t just heard, it’s experienced – and how we perceive it is heavily influenced by the surrounding environment and social cues.
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