Abstract: A double-sided flexure is used in a scanning LiDAR system. The scanning LiDAR system includes a base and a platform. The platform has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. An optical component is mounted on the platform. A first flexure extends from a first mounting location to the platform. The first flexure is fixedly coupled with the base at the first mounting location. The first mounting location is closer to the first side of the platform than the second side. Aa second flexure extends from a second mounting location to the platform. The second flexure is fixedly coupled with the base at the second mounting location, and the second mounting location is closer to the second side of the platform than the first side.

Abstract: Rotational, reciprocal scanning is used in a scanning LiDAR system. A laser is mounted to a platform. A first bar and a second bar couple the platform with a pivot mount. The pivot mount is coupled with a base. The platform is arranged to rotate about the pivot mount in an arc while the laser transmits light pulses into an environment.

Abstract: A folded flexure is used for in a scanning LiDAR system. An optical component is mounted on a platform. The platform has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. A flexure couples the platform to a base. The base is closer to the second side than the first side. The flexure extends forward of the first side to a fold in the flexure, and the flexure extends backward from the fold toward the base.