Mapping the Current Understanding of Text Input within Virtual and Augmented Reality Environments

Abstract

Text input is a vital part of how people interact with technology. With the emergence of augmented and virtual reality platforms, we see the adoption of new interaction devices and techniques that move away from traditional tools such as the keyboard and mouse. With the technology being new, we found that there are no clear standards on how to deal with text input. In this study, we used a systematic method to map and classify relevant literature on this topic. We also looked into how text input is handled in current AR/VR applications as well as the alternatives that are available in the current market. The results give an overview of the existing work on this topic and identify gaps for future research.