Who We Are
Meet the robotics team that is increasing access to automation.
Our Story
Colin Riggs and Diane Abruzzini are inspired by people who make things.
Manufacturing businesses are the lifeblood of their regional economies. In today’s global economy, growing a competitive manufacturing business takes adaptability. Those that stand the test of time are consistently – and intelligently – innovating.
Rigorous was founded in 2020 to help smaller companies access the efficiency benefits of automation.
Since 2020, we’ve been achieving our mission by bringing advanced software controls to industrial robotics.
Our Story
The Rigorous Approach
Rigorous
Values
Rigorous was founded to help domestic manufacturers stay competitive by applying advanced automation.
We work with clients to replace the most dangerous, repetitive, and difficult-to-fill roles with novel technology.
We create user-friendly robots in order to expand access to automation to more companies and their employees.
Act with Rigor
Maintain high standards and diligence in all efforts.
Do Hard Things
Embrace challenges and persevere through difficulty.
Cultivate Curiosity
Encourage a mindset of learning and continuous improvement.
Create Through Collaboration
Work together to innovate and bring ideas to life with creativity and fun.
Teammates
Colin Riggs
CEO & Co-Founder
Diane Abruzzini
COO & Co-founder
Harriet Matthews
General Manager
Ryan Rubino
Marketing Manager
Chelsea Allen
Director of Product
Brian Mezitt
Mechanical Engineer III
Gary Gawor
Engineering Manager
Ethan Klesch
Robotics Engineer I
Adam Joesten
Software Engineer II
Michael Bowen
Jr Software Engineer
Samson
Chief Woof Officer