%0 Journal Article
%T Text Input in Virtual Reality: A Preliminary Evaluation of the Drum-Like VR Keyboard
%J Technologies | An Open Access Journal from MDPI
%D 2019
%R https://doi.org/10.3390/technologies7020031
%X The drum-like virtual reality (VR) keyboard is a contemporary, controller-based interface for text input in VR that uses a drum set metaphor. The controllers are used as sticks which, through downward movements, ¡°press¡± the keys of the virtual keyboard. In this work, a preliminary feasibility study of the drum-like VR keyboard is described, focusing on the text entry rate and accuracy as well as its usability and the user experience it offers. Seventeen participants evaluated the drum-like VR keyboard by having a typing session and completing a usability and a user experience questionnaire. The interface achieved a good usability score, positive experiential feedback around its entertaining and immersive qualities, a satisfying text entry rate (24.61 words-per-minute), as well as moderate-to-high total error rate (7.2%) that can probably be further improved in future studies. The work provides strong indications that the drum-like VR keyboard can be an effective and entertaining way to type in VR. View Full-Tex
%U https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/7/2/31