Kevin D. Lilley
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Kevin D. Lilley is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of human-computer interaction, speech technology, and social cognition. His primary focus is on how people perceive and socially evaluate synthetic voices, particularly text-to-speech (TTS) systems, and how these perceptions differ across age groups. In his most-cited work, "Social evaluation of text-to-speech voices by adults and children" (2024), Lilley explores the nuanced ways that both adults and children form judgments about the personality, trustworthiness, and competence of artificial voices—a critical area as voice assistants and TTS tools become ubiquitous in education, accessibility, and daily life. This research has already garnered early attention (3 citations), signaling its relevance to the growing field of voice user interface design. By bridging developmental psychology and speech synthesis, Lilley’s contributions help shape more inclusive and socially-aware voice technologies. His work is particularly valuable for researchers and students interested in how technology mediates human social perception, and it lays groundwork for designing voices that are not only intelligible but also socially appropriate for diverse audiences.
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- 1Social evaluation of text-to-speech voices by adults and children3 citations · 2024