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    SummonBrush reduces arm movements in extended reality (XR) interfaces. This technique minimizes physical demand by allowing users to summon hidden windows and manage applications with fewer gestures.

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    Area of Science:

    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Virtual Reality
    • Augmented Reality

    Background:

    • Touch interaction is a primary paradigm in Extended Reality (XR), mirroring physical touchscreen familiarity.
    • Large XR interfaces necessitate significant arm movements for user interaction, posing ergonomic challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce the SummonBrush technique for efficient interaction with large XR user interfaces.
    • To reduce physical demand and arm movements associated with accessing hidden windows and managing applications in XR.

    Main Methods:

    • The SummonBrush technique utilizes a virtual brush on the index fingertip.
    • Interaction involves brush bending, ink diffusion, and swipe gestures to summon windows and cycle applications.
    • Ecological studies were conducted to evaluate the technique's effectiveness.

    Main Results:

    • SummonBrush significantly reduced arm movement time by 39% for summoning hidden windows.
    • A 34% reduction in arm movement time was observed for activating/closing background applications.
    • The technique led to a significant decrease in reported physical demand during XR interaction.

    Conclusions:

    • SummonBrush offers an effective solution for minimizing physical exertion in large-scale XR interfaces.
    • The technique enhances user experience by simplifying access to hidden and background elements.
    • Further research can explore broader applications of SummonBrush in XR interaction design.