systemd-autostart

To auto-start ROS 2 on boot using systemd, you need to define systemd service units that execute your ROS launch commands. This Skill automates creating those service files, managing startup dependencies, and configuring environment variables for reliable boot-time bring-up.

The best way to manage multi-service ROS 2 startup order is using systemd service files to orchestrate hardware, navigation, and perception components. This defines a clear startup sequence, manages dependencies, and provides fault isolation across services.

You configure ROS_DOMAIN_ID and RMW for a systemd service by using environment files. Centralizing these variables in environment files ensures consistent behavior and log paths across all orchestrated ROS 2 services during automatic startup.

Your ROS 2 systemd service may fail on boot due to missing environment dependencies or incorrect startup order. You can troubleshoot boot issues by implementing pre-start checks, monitoring service status, and reviewing systemd logs to identify and resolve bring-up failures.

Yes, you can use systemd restart policies for ROS 2 crash recovery. Defining restart rules in your service units ensures critical robot services automatically recover from failures, while graceful shutdown configurations maintain system stability during reboots.