Victor Chang

Singapore-based engineer and educator working at the intersection of computer vision, robotics perception, and AI-powered education tools.

I am building an Observer-Zero style personal ecosystem: practical industrial perception systems, playful educational apps, and a learning framework that combines memory, reflection, and compassion.

Mission: build tools that help living beings "enjoy themselves at ease" (众生所游乐), one real project at a time.

3D Vision & Robotics
Educational Apps
Observer Zero Framework
Learning Science + AI

Profile

I build products and experiments across research, education, and personal growth. The same core idea guides all of them: give people practical tools that make learning and action easier.

  • Engineering: depth perception, pose estimation, calibration, and robot alignment workflows.
  • Education: language and STEM apps designed for kids and adults learning through interactive play.
  • Philosophy: Observer Zero combines Buddhism, reflection, and structured skill-building.

"Empowerment first. Life as a game. Build systems people can actually use."

This page is meant to help collaborators quickly understand what I do and why these projects fit together.

Research

mVizn (Singapore Port Operations)

My role at mVizn was developing vision deep learning solutions for Singapore port operations. I was also involved in developing robotic twistlock coning and deconing.

  • Vision deep learning for port-side detection and operational decision support
  • Perception workflows for robotic twistlock coning and deconing
  • Camera and depth integration for robust industrial deployment

Common Lab Ventures

We researched perception for robotics, camera streaming, and pose estimation pipelines.

  • Robotics perception prototyping
  • Low-latency camera streaming systems
  • Pose estimation for robotic alignment and task execution

Applications include automated port handling and robotics perception workflows.

Publications & Scholar

Publication list and citation profile for collaborators and research partners.

Google Scholar Profile

Current Themes

  • 3D vision for robotic decision support
  • Human-readable diagnostics for perception quality
  • Learning systems that connect memory and action

Projects

I build practical tools for daily use, then iterate from real feedback instead of waiting for "perfect" launches.

Learn2Write Chinese

Writing-focused Chinese learning workflow for structured character practice and retention.

Memorizer

Memory and review loops designed to help learners convert short-term exposure into long-term recall.

Zhalchemy

Character-component exploration game that turns language discovery into playful experimentation.

Related apps and prototypes are listed in the App Directory below.

Observer Zero Mission

Build one coherent mission page where robotics, education tools, and reflective practice reinforce each other.

  • For collaborators: clear evidence of industrial impact and technical depth.
  • For learners: accessible tools that make language and STEM less intimidating.
  • For family: a living body of work Aston can see, use, and eventually improve.

"Life as a game: quests, upgrades, reflection, and compassion."

Support My Work

Explore My Apps (ongoing curation)