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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.

Rigorous co-founders standing proudly next to integrated Box Hopper robot.

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.

Value 01

Act with Rigor

Maintain high standards and diligence in all efforts.

Rigorous employee working on code next to the power and control cabinet.
Value 02

Do Hard Things

Embrace challenges and persevere through difficulty.

Rigorous employee assessing custom end of arm tool on the Box Hopper.
Value 03

Cultivate Curiosity

Encourage a mindset of learning and continuous improvement.

Smart corrugated pre-feeder robot picking material.
Value 04

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