#44 - NK Chaitanya, CEO & Co-Founder at Track3D
Slice of Construction Team
05/07/2025
Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: NK Chaitanya, CEO & Co-Founder at Track3D.
What you’ll get out of this episode:
- Track3D simplifies construction monitoring by using AI and visual data from any camera type—no BIM or drawings required.
- NK Chaitanya's tech journey spans 17 years, from gesture-control devices to smart city modeling, leading to Track3D's inception.
- AI breakthroughs now allow zero-shot object recognition, enabling tracking without prior data training.
- Future visions include autonomous robots on job sites providing real-time feedback and improving workflow accuracy.
- Accessibility is key—Track3D is scalable from multimillion-dollar projects to small home renovations.
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From Neurorehabilitation to Construction Tech
NK Chaitanya, known as NK, brings nearly two decades of innovation in 3D vision, AI, robotics, and extended reality. His career began with developing tech for neurorehabilitation through virtual environments. This passion for applying advanced technology to real-world problems led to pioneering projects—from gesture-control smartwatches and AR furniture to digital replicas of cities.
It was during this venture into smart cities that the pivotal opportunity in construction monitoring emerged. The challenge of tracking construction activity, especially post-COVID, seeded the idea that became Track3D.
How Track3D Transformed Job Site Intelligence
Today, Track3D stands as a cutting-edge, AI-first construction monitoring platform. It digests visual data from any source—drones, smartphones, 360 cameras, LIDAR—and automatically measures what has been done, when, where, and to what specification. What once required detailed building models (BIM) can now be achieved with a simple video or image feed.
This innovation has eliminated the traditional complexity and cost associated with construction tech. “If we see it, we can track it,” says NK, underscoring Track3D’s core advantage.
The Role of AI and Emerging Capabilities
Advancements in AI have been central to Track3D’s success. NK highlighted the shift from model training reliant on massive datasets to zero-shot learning—AI's ability to recognize and track new objects with no prior training. Whether it's a pipe or a safety vest, Track3D adapts on the fly.
Looking ahead, NK envisions real-time robotic monitoring becoming the norm. Wheeled robots and drones will autonomously traverse job sites, collecting data and flagging issues instantly—reshaping quality control and efficiency.
Industry Adoption and Remaining Challenges
Contrary to popular belief, NK finds the construction sector highly receptive to tech—when it's intuitive and adds value. His call to fellow tech creators? Make your solutions field-first. The goal isn't to ask field workers to adapt but to seamlessly integrate into their current workflows.
The Future is Scalable and Inclusive
What excites NK the most is Track3D’s accessibility. No longer confined to high-budget infrastructure projects, this tech now benefits even modest home renovations. Just like a car has detailed manufacturing logs, Track3D aims to give every building project a clear, searchable construction history.
Connect with Track3D
To learn more, visit www.track3d.ai or follow Track3D and NK Chaitanya on LinkedIn and Instagram. Whether you're a general contractor, trade partner, owner, engineer, or architect—Track3D is building the future of construction with you in mind.
