As far as I can see Auto Position made this redundant a long time ago.

Real time updates in auto position, work it the other way around, trust me it works and is simple once you get the hang of it. No fine tuning needed, no fiddling with anything other than a mouse (or touching the screen).

A nice idea but we got something better already

I agree with @Rich... With the auto positioner you are basically posing your bot with a mouse instead of manually...

I am beginning to see the benefits of advanced servo feedback, however. The more I learn about the dynamixels the more I like them... I can see using them down the road at some point...

The one thing I can see that would be cool to do with this kind of technology is augmented strength/remote manipulation. IE, have a set of sensors (Dynamixel servos or some other position sensors) on an apparatus attached to arms or legs, and have a robot or exoskeleton with strong motors that is driven by it in real time.

Lot's of practical uses. Simple example. My wife works in retail, but has arthritis and can't meet the "must be able to lift 50lbs" requirement of most jobs. If I could make her a device she could strap on her arms and handle the heavy lifting, her job opportunites would expand exponentially.

Alan