Computer hardware and recorded software for use in connection with autonomous vehicle sensing systems, namely, computer hardware and recorded software for operating Lidar apparatus, radar, proximity and camera sensor systems, motor vehicle collision avoidance systems and sensing systems that detect and classify objects on the road, comprised primarily of distance, optical sensors, radar apparatus, distance measuring, warning, and control apparatus, and speed measuring and control apparatus; Lidar apparatus for use in connection with autonomous vehicle sensing systems; depth sensors for use in connection with autonomous vehicle sensing systems; Optical and proximity sensors for use in connection with autonomous vehicle sensing systems; Sensor systems comprised of Lidar apparatus, vision sensors, and cameras for use in connection with autonomous vehicle sensing systems; Computer hardware systems for laser scanning for customization by users; Computer hardware systems for scanning for customization by users