Utilizing F-Formations in Collaborative Cross-Virtuality Analytics Scenarios

In this position paper we present how the sociological concept of f-formations describing informal, social encounters can be utilized to create novel ways of interaction along Milgram’s reality-virtuality continuum in co-located, collaborative
scenarios. After outlining the fundamental principles of f-formations and its current applications mainly in cross-deviceinteraction, we describe how this concept can be applied to cross-virtuality interactions by discussing an exemplary use case
for cross-virtuality analytics. We conclude by assessing the potential use of f-formations for cross-virtuality interaction if this concept is applied not only to the real environment, but also extended to entities at other locations of the reality-virtuality continuum.