Problem
Urban micro-mobility lacks automotive-grade safety systems, limiting adoption and increasing accident risk.
About Dock-Y
AI safety stack for micro-mobility
We build ARAS (Advanced Rider Assist System) — autonomous braking, intelligent speed limiting, and real-time hazard detection for e-scooters, e-bikes, and motorbikes.
Headquarters
Warwick, UK
Founded
2023
Focus
Micro-mobility safety
Recognition
Innovation Award 2023
What we build
ARAS: Advanced Rider Assist System
Automotive-grade safety technology adapted for micro-mobility. Real-time AI perception, sensor fusion, and autonomous braking.
Safety system smart enough for any two- or three-wheeler
DOCK-Y specialises in fully software-defined two-wheelers and smart safety systems. Our embedded software and hardware uses various sensors and camera technology to detect and understand the riders surroundings, intelligently working with advanced algorithms to autonomously control speed and apply braking systems, while providing haptic, visual, and audible signals to the rider and pedestrians.
Core capabilities
AI & Computer VisionSensor FusionAutonomous BrakingPedestrian DetectionSmart Speed Limiter360° Sensing
Mission
Make micro-mobility safe enough for mass adoption
Reducing urban congestion and carbon emissions by making active travel safe.
Solution
ARAS brings autonomous braking, pedestrian detection, and 360° sensing to e-scooters and e-bikes at accessible cost.
Impact
Safer riders + safer pedestrians = more people choosing active travel over cars, reducing congestion and emissions.
LEADERSHIP
FOUNDED BY AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY EXPERT
20+ years building high-stakes safety systems for military and luxury vehicles.
DOCK-Y
Manish Pillay
Founder & CEO
Warwick, England, United Kingdom
Manish Pillay
Technology executive with 20+ years in global automotive industry, founding DOCK-Y to bring automotive-grade safety to micro-mobility.
Founder and CEO of DOCK-Y, a micro-mobility safety company building the Advanced Rider Assist System (ARAS). Expertise spans AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and complex safety systems from concept to launch. Led projects for military and luxury vehicle segments, building long-lasting relationships with customers and technology partners globally.
Experience
Founder & CEO
2023 - PresentDOCK-Y
Building AI-powered safety systems for e-scooters, e-bikes, and motorbikes. Developed ARAS with autonomous braking, pedestrian detection, and 360° sensing.
Technology Executive
Prior to DOCK-YAutomotive Industry (20+ years)
Managed complex safety systems projects from concept to launch for military and luxury vehicle segments. Expertise in AI, computer vision, and sensor fusion.
Education
Business Education
University of Warwick - Warwick Business School
UK
Validation
From concept to production-ready
ARAS validated through market interest, OEM collaborations, and CBIT Venture Builder programme.
01
Concept validated
ARAS proven on e-scooters & e-bikes with autonomous braking, pedestrian detection, crowd sensing
02
Market validation
Organic collaborations emerged with major bike manufacturers worldwide
03
OEM interest
Pilots agreed with vehicle partners, product to be exhibited at EICMA Milan
04
Production path
Advancing to large-scale manufacturing with validated features
Partnerships
Collaboration pathways
Grant consortia, OEM integration, fleet pilots, and research collaborations.
Grant programmes
- •CBIT Venture Builder
- •Innovate UK Smart Grants
OEMs
- •E-scooter makers
- •E-bike manufacturers
- •Motorbike brands
Fleet operators
- •Micro-mobility trials
- •Urban mobility programmes
Research
- •Universities
- •Apprenticeship schemes
- •Technical contributors
Location
Find us in Coventry
Explore our office location or open the address directly in Google Maps.
Headquartered at
The Venture Centre
The Venture Centre, Sir William Lyons Rd, Coventry, England, CV4 7EZ