Skip To Main Content

First Principles

Manufacturing is the backbone of our national economy. At Rigorous Technology, we understand the pressures manufacturers face: hitting production targets, overcoming labor challenges, and keeping operations running efficiently.

Founded in 2020 in Vermont by Colin Riggs and Diane Abruzzini, Rigorous was built on the belief that automation can be effectively leveraged by more than just the biggest players.

Colin’s background in developing mission-critical robotics for sub-sea environments – where failure isn’t an option – drives our approach.

We bring that same focus on reliability and flexibility to the factory floor. By applying advanced software controls that work in the most demanding environments, we help small and mid-sized manufacturers unlock new levels of performance.

RIGOROUS VALUES

Teammates

Colin Riggs

CEO & Co-Founder

Diane Abruzzini

COO & Co-founder

Harriet Matthews

General Manager

Chelsea Allen

VP of Products

Brian Mezitt

Mechanical Engineer III

Gary Gawor

Engineering Manager

Ethan Klesch

Robotics Engineer I

Adam Joesten

Software Engineer III

Tommy Waters

Software Engineer II

Michael Bowen

Software Engineer I

Adrian Hayden

Mechanical Engineer

Julia Fitzgerald

Marketing Associate

Partners