2026/06/05 by Leonel Merino, Begoña Juliá-Nehme, Santiago Viana
Computer Science · #Augmented Reality Applications #Interactive and Immersive Displays #Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
paper · doi:10.1080/10447318.2026.2676765
openalex publication_date 2026/06/05 · openalex created_date 2026/06/06 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/01
Immersive analytics uses augmented reality (AR) to integrate data analysis and authoring within physical environments. However, extensive text entry required for immersive analytics authoring remains a fundamental challenge in AR, as popular natural user interfaces often hinder expressive input. We present the Body-Supported Keyboard (BSK), an ergonomic system that allows the mobile use of Bluetooth keyboards in AR. We conducted a study with 20 participants to compare the BSK with a standing desk during text transcription and a mobile AR scenario. We found slightly higher error rates but comparable task completion times. Participants reported comfort improvements during mobile use and positive usability ratings (mean SUS = 74.5). With BSK, users move freely and maintain stable postures while authoring in AR. The findings provide evidence that body-supported input can enhance expressive and ergonomic workflows in immersive analytics and emphasize the importance of comfort and mobility in the design of AR authoring tools.