Mingming Li

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It took 40 years for technology to catch up to this zipper design

May 8, 2026

An old patent from MIT Professor Bill Freeman inspired the new “Y-zipper,” a three-sided fastener that snaps gear, robots, and art into shape at the push of a button.

MIT software tool turns everyday objects into animated, eye-catching displays

September 12, 2025

The FabObscura system helps users design and print barrier-grid animations without electronics, and can help produce dynamic household, workplace, and artistic objects.