Simon Schreibelmayr

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Simon Schreibelmayr is a rising voice in human-robot interaction, whose work dissects the subtle, often uncanny, relationship between a machine’s appearance and its synthetic voice. His research centers on the psychology of user acceptance, specifically how the human-likeness of a robot’s voice and the context of its use shape our willingness to engage with it. His most influential paper, “Robot Voices in Daily Life” (2022, 68 citations), challenges the assumption that a more human-like voice is always better, revealing that acceptance is highly context-dependent. Schreibelmayr further pushes the boundaries of design coherence with his intriguingly titled work, “Hearing a Nose?” (2020), which explores the critical need for congruence between a robot’s visual form and its vocal characteristics. By demonstrating that a mismatch can lead to user discomfort, he provides essential guidelines for designers crafting more trustworthy and appealing robotic companions. His research is foundational for anyone seeking to understand the delicate art of giving a machine a voice that people will actually want to hear.