Several people have commented it's quick to do a polar alignment so why bother..
A person proficient with polar alignment can do a good alignment in under 30 minutes. I don’t think there’s any argument that polar alignment can be “quick” and effective using conventional means, but .. that doesn’t stop me looking for a better way
If I can plonk down my mount in a field and turn it on, then tell it to polar align, I’d gladly spend my next 30 minutes eating my dinner or chatting to others or planning what to observe, rather than concentrating on timings and fiddling with adjustments
It’d also make accurate polar alignment much more accessible to newbies.
It’d also add more “gadget factor” to my setup, which some of us enjoy
I don’t see the need for such a feature in permanent setups, it’d almost be a waste of a few good motors and sensors
Even my LX200 classic on wedge only needs a 10 minute test and tweak every few months.
I’m enjoying reading the discussion of pros and cons, believers and non-believers