This VR-Based Device Could Help Rehab Stroke and Neurodegenerative Disease Patients Researchers have developed a novel device that incorporates virtual reality as a complement to conventional motor therapy for stroke patients and individuals with neurodegenerative diseases. The wearable device, called Biomechanics Sensor Node (BSN), is designed to capture user data and control virtual environments. The study received a Best Paper award in the Virtual Reality (VR) category at the 20th International Conference on Computational Science and its Applications (ICCSA 2020). Originally set to take place at the University of Cagliari in Italy, the conference was held online because of the pandemic.