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Victor Ngo is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), and multispecies design. His work fundamentally reimagines how autonomous systems can coexist with non-human animals, particularly companion animals like cats. Ngo’s major contributions center on the groundbreaking *Cat Royale* project, an artist-led exploration of trustworthy autonomous systems (TAS) for cats. Through this work, he has developed novel frameworks for designing multispecies worlds, charting the ethical tensions that arise when robots interact with animals, and creating taxonomies of robot failure outcomes in domestic settings. His most cited paper, "Designing Multispecies Worlds for Robots, Cats, and Humans" (2024, 17 citations), reflects on a twelve-day installation where a robot arm enriched the lives of three cats, while "Charting Ethical Tensions in Multispecies Technology Research" (2024, 13 citations) navigates the complex ethical approval processes such projects require. Ngo’s work has been recognized for its creative, interdisciplinary approach, bridging art, technology, and animal welfare. His research is vital for anyone designing domestic robots or autonomous systems intended to share spaces with living beings, offering critical insights into trust, failure, and ethical responsibility.