Team
Meet the team empowering manufacturers with robotic automation that fits.

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.

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



