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robot-bringup

Automates ROS2 robot bring-up with systemd and layered launch files.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#ros2#robotics#systemd#watchdog#launch-files#bringup#udev
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npx skills add https://github.com/vicky23383/robotics-agent-skills --skill robot-bringup
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: robot-bringup
Source: https://github.com/vicky23383/robotics-agent-skills/tree/main/skills/robot-bringup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vicky23383/robotics-agent-skills --skill robot-bringup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Patterns and best practices for bringing up a complete ROS2-based robotics system on a robot's onboard computer, including systemd services, launch file composition, ordered startup, and production monitoring. Use this skill when configuring a robot to start ROS2 nodes on boot, writing systemd unit files for ROS2 launch, composing layered launch files for full robot stacks, setting up watchdog monitoring, configuring udev rules for deterministic device naming, or debugging boot-time race conditions. Trigger whenever the user mentions robot bringup, robot startup, systemd for ROS2, ROS2 on boot, launch file composition, robot boot sequence, udev rules for cameras or serial ports, watchdog for robot systems, automatic restart for ROS2 nodes, network configuration for multi-machine ROS2, log rotation for robots, graceful shutdown of robot stacks, or SSH-based remote debugging of robots. Also trigger for environment setup in systemd (sourcing workspaces), ordered startup with health checks, deterministic device naming, or any discussion of running ROS2 systems as long-running production services. Covers systemd on Ubuntu 22.04/24.04 with ROS2 Humble, Iron, and Jazzy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systemd Service Units for ROS2: long-running services that source workspaces and launch ROS2 stacks with watchdog support.
  • Layered Launch & Dependencies: hardware, drivers, perception, and application layers composed into a single bringup, with explicit ordering and health checks.
  • Deterministic Device Naming: udev rules and stable DDS configurations for reliable multi-device setups.
  • Production Reliability: health checks, log rotation, and graceful shutdown handlers to ensure robust operation in the field.
  • Remote Debug & Multi-machine ROS2: environment configuration and multi-machine discovery for coordinated deployments.

Quick Start

Deploy the robot-bringup systemd service and layered ROS2 launch files, then enable the service and verify startup completes in the correct order with health checks.

Frequently Asked Questions about robot-bringup

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I start ROS2 nodes on boot using systemd?▼

To start ROS2 nodes on boot using systemd, configure service unit files that source your ROS2 workspaces and execute launch commands. This ensures deterministic startup and long-running services with watchdog support for production reliability.

What is the best way to compose layered ROS2 launch files for a full robot stack?▼

The best way to compose layered ROS2 launch files is to structure them into hardware, drivers, perception, and application layers with explicit ordering. This ensures deterministic startup and health checks across the full robot stack.

Why do my robot boot sequence race conditions occur with ROS2 launch?▼

Robot boot sequence race conditions occur when hardware, drivers, and application layers start simultaneously without explicit ordering. Applying systemd service dependencies and layered launch files with health checks prevents these startup race conditions.

How do I set up udev rules for deterministic device naming in ROS2?▼

To set up udev rules for deterministic device naming in ROS2, define rules that map persistent hardware attributes to stable device names. This ensures reliable multi-device setups for cameras or serial ports across robot reboots.

Does this robot bringup approach support graceful shutdown of ROS2 stacks?▼

Yes, the robot bringup approach supports graceful shutdown of ROS2 stacks. It integrates clean shutdown handlers within systemd services to ensure robust operation and safe termination of hardware, drivers, and application layers in the field.

Can I use systemd to manage multi-machine ROS2 network configurations?▼

Yes, you can use systemd to manage multi-machine ROS2 network configurations. It coordinates environment setup and multi-machine discovery using stable DDS configurations for reliable coordinated robot deployments.

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