I noticed the Helix web site had a new update on Jan 27th. From the site:

>>>>Helix will be the first titanium bicycle in the world to be robotically TIG welded in an inert chamber. We have developed our manufacturing process with the goal of not only making the best folding bike in the world, but making it in the best possible way.<<<

I'm impressed but the largest bicycle manufacturer in China has been using robotic TIG welding for years. (Fujita bicycles) If you look at the YouTube video, it reminds me of the motion picture, the Terminator!

I suppose Peter thinks he can eliminate most of the labor by having robots to do the work. The upfront costs in all this technology is going to be a fortune. I wonder if he ever traveled to China and sourced a builder?