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HaysonC/README.md

Hi there, I'm Hayson Cheung (Hei Shing) 👋

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Learning through failing, build build build!!!!


About Me

Second-year Engineering Science student at the University of Toronto with a passion for machine learning, robotics, and control systems. I'm focused on leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve real-world problems and create innovative solutions that explore how artificial intelligence can simulate sentient behaviors.

  • University of Toronto - Engineering Science
  • Chief Technology Officer at EchoEye - Record life's beautiful moments
  • Research Focus: Machine Learning, AI, Robotics, Control Systems, Embedded Systems
  • Future Path: Robotics & Hardware Engineering
  • 📄 Published Research: SAMUeL: Efficient Vocal-Conditioned Music Generation

Featured Research & Publications

SAMUeL: AI Music Generation

SAMUeL (Soft Alignment Music U-net Latent diffusion) - A lightweight latent diffusion model for vocal-conditioned musical accompaniment generation

  • Published: arXiv, August 2025
  • Innovation: Breakthrough in AI-powered music composition with vocal conditioning
  • Repository: SAMUeL-GEN

Featured Projects

🧩 LegoFIKS - AI-Powered Therapy Innovation

WINNER - Best AI for Creativity & Generative Arts at GenAI Genesis 2025 (Canada's largest AI hackathon)

Revolutionary platform converting children's drawings into 3D LEGO build instructions for autism therapy.

  • Tech Stack: React.js, Three.js, Python Flask, Gemini API, Shap-E
  • Innovation: Gamified behavioral therapy scaling clinically-studied methods
  • Impact: Making autism therapy more accessible and engaging
  • 🔗 GitHub Repo | Project Details

🧠 NEAT-PongBot

Advanced reinforcement learning implementation using NEAT (NeuroEvolution of Augmenting Topologies) for autonomous Pong gameplay.

  • Tech Stack: Python, NEAT, Game AI
  • Innovation: Unsupervised learning approach
  • 🔗 GitHub Repo

🌐 LSTM Neural Translator

End-to-end neural machine translation system built with TensorFlow.

  • Tech Stack: TensorFlow, Keras, LSTM, Seq2Seq
  • Architecture: Encoder-Decoder with Attention
  • 🔗 GitHub Repo

🏠 MapMatch - Smart Roommate Finder

Winner Project at Canada's largest hackathon! AI-powered roommate matching for UofT students.

  • Tech Stack: AWS, NLP, Semantic Embeddings
  • Features: Key phrase extraction, similarity matching
  • Impact: Solving real student housing challenges
  • 🔗 GitHub Repo

📚 SkuleNotes - LaTeX Class Documentation

Real-time LaTeX documentation system for Engineering Science courses at UofT.

  • Tech Stack: LaTeX, Real-time rendering, Academic publishing
  • Innovation: Live collaborative note-taking for technical subjects
  • Impact: Supporting fellow engineering students with quality resources
  • 🔗 GitHub Repo

🔬 PHY-Pendulum Analysis

Computer vision-based pendulum motion analysis with custom detection algorithms.

  • Tech Stack: OpenCV, Python, Signal Processing
  • Features: Cosine difference detection, contour analysis, origin estimation
  • Application: Physics essay analysis and graphical fitting
  • 🔗 GitHub Repo

Technical Arsenal

Languages & Frameworks

Python C C++ TensorFlow PyTorch Django FastAPI OpenCV scikit-learn NumPy LaTeX

Cloud & Hardware

AWS Git Jupyter Arduino Raspberry Pi

Specializations

  • Machine Learning: Deep Learning, Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Generative AI
  • AI Research: Generative Models, Reinforcement Learning, NLP, 3D AI Systems
  • Robotics & Hardware: Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Signal Processing
  • Web Development: Full-stack development, API design, Real-time systems
  • Technical Writing: LaTeX expertise, Real-time documentation
  • Leadership: CTO experience, Tech innovation, Team management

GitHub Analytics

GitHub Streak

Achievements & Recognition

  • Chief Technology Officer: Leading innovation and tech strategy at EchoEye
  • AI Hackathon Champion: Won "Best AI for Creativity & Generative Arts" at GenAI Genesis 2025 with LegoFIKS
  • Hackathon Champion: Won Canada's largest hackathon with MapMatch
  • Research Publication: First-author paper on AI music generation (arXiv 2024)
  • Academic Excellence: Engineering Science program at University of Toronto
  • Innovation Focus: Multiple ML/AI projects with real-world social impact

Current Focus

  • Leading EchoEye: Chief Technology Officer driving innovation and technical strategy
  • Research: Advancing vocal-conditioned music generation with diffusion models
  • Building: Next-generation robotics and embedded systems for real-world applications
  • Learning: Exploring temporal aspects in neural network evolution and hardware-AI integration
  • Growing: Combining ML/AI with robotics and embedded systems for autonomous solutions

Philosophy

"Building intelligent systems that bridge the gap between artificial intelligence and robotics, creating autonomous solutions that enhance human capabilities and solve real-world challenges."

Let's Connect!

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  1. SAMUeL-GEN SAMUeL-GEN Public

    We present SAMUeL, Soft Alignment U-net Latent diffusion - a novel, low parameter model for music generation for vocals. This is the public source code for the model

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  2. skulenotes skulenotes Public

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  3. GenAIGenisis GenAIGenisis Public

    JavaScript 2

  4. NEAT-PongBot NEAT-PongBot Public

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