# Accessible Robotics Solutions for Niche Applications w/ Colin Riggs and Dianne Abruzzini Riggs

- Show: [The Manufacturing Executive](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive)
- Published: 2023-11-21
- Length: 33m
- Episode: 180
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2023-11-21-accessible-robotics-solutions-for-niche-applications-w-colin-riggs-and-dianne-ab
- Listen: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-manufacturing-executive#episode-44630cf4-f800-4034-a362-345a60a68346

## Summary

Colin Riggs and Dianne Abruzzini Riggs, co-founders of Rigorous Technology, explain how they are making industrial robotics accessible to small and medium-sized manufacturers by focusing on niche applications like corrugated box handling and injection molding. They discuss their 'Box Hopper' product, which uses vision systems to handle inconsistent natural materials, and their strategy of building modular, turnkey solutions that minimize downtime and require no robot code from operators. The founders detail their fundraising approach, relying on a strong network and advisory board to build trust with investors, and highlight trends in edge computing and digital controls that are making robotics more robust and manageable for local economies.

## Chapters

- [0:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2023-11-21-accessible-robotics-solutions-for-niche-applications-w-colin-riggs-and-dianne-ab#t=38) Introduction: Colin and Dianne Riggs of Rigorous Technology
- [3:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2023-11-21-accessible-robotics-solutions-for-niche-applications-w-colin-riggs-and-dianne-ab#t=231) Colin's Background: Green Sea IQ and Underwater Robotics
- [8:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2023-11-21-accessible-robotics-solutions-for-niche-applications-w-colin-riggs-and-dianne-ab#t=495) The Box Hopper: Solving Corrugated Box Handling Challenges
- [11:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2023-11-21-accessible-robotics-solutions-for-niche-applications-w-colin-riggs-and-dianne-ab#t=698) Robotics and Labor: Operator Experience vs. Job Loss
- [15:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2023-11-21-accessible-robotics-solutions-for-niche-applications-w-colin-riggs-and-dianne-ab#t=924) Turnkey Solutions and Machine Safety
- [20:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2023-11-21-accessible-robotics-solutions-for-niche-applications-w-colin-riggs-and-dianne-ab#t=1210) Trends: Edge Computing, AI, and Digital Controls
- [23:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2023-11-21-accessible-robotics-solutions-for-niche-applications-w-colin-riggs-and-dianne-ab#t=1433) Fundraising Strategy: Network, Advisors, and Follow-Through
- [27:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2023-11-21-accessible-robotics-solutions-for-niche-applications-w-colin-riggs-and-dianne-ab#t=1653) Building Trust with Customers and Iterative Development
- [30:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2023-11-21-accessible-robotics-solutions-for-niche-applications-w-colin-riggs-and-dianne-ab#t=1850) Future Roadmap: Injection Molding and Product Line Expansion

## Topics

- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Fundraising & investors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fundraising)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Rigorous Technology (company)
- Green Sea IQ (company)
- Underwater Robotics Company (company)
- Box Hopper (product)
- Accurate Box (company)
- Guerrilla 76 (company)
- UVM (other)

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