The Vehicle LiDAR and Radar segmentation by type distinguishes hardware architectures that drive market valuation. LiDAR is split into mechanical‑scanning, solid‑state, flash, and frequency‑modulated continuous‑wave (FMCW) categories. Mechanical‑scanning units dominate premium autonomous‑driving deployments because of their long range and high angular resolution, contributing disproportionately to total revenue despite higher unit cost. Solid‑state and flash LiDAR, with fewer moving parts, are gaining share in mass‑market ADAS and parking‑assist applications, expanding the overall market base. FMCW LiDAR, still emerging, promises simultaneous range and velocity detection, positioning it for future growth. Radar classification includes pulsed, continuous‑wave (CW), and FMCW variants. Pulsed radar remains the workhorse for long‑range cruise‑control and adaptive‑cruise‑control, underpinning a large share of current sales. CW radar, optimized for short‑range detection, fuels parking‑assist and blind‑spot systems. FMCW radar, offering precise range‑velocity data, is increasingly integrated into higher‑level autonomous platforms, thereby amplifying the market’s total size as OEMs adopt multi‑sensor stacks.