Disclosed is a method for tracking rotation of a turbomachine component including locating at least one tilt sensor at the turbomachine component and rotating the turbomachine component about a central axis to observe a portion of interest on the turbomachine component. Voltages are applied to the micromirrors for actuating the micromirrors. This VM is hosted by a first node. Actuation cables are used to manipulate and control movement of the vertebrae.