Using ROS 2 in a Production Robot
Plan architecture, real-time boundaries, lifecycle, security, testing and support when moving a ROS 2 prototype toward production.
Commercial guide · Last reviewed 18 August 2026
China Robot Manufacturer Due Diligence Checklist
Evaluate engineering ownership, factory capability, documentation, supply chain, quality, IP, communication and export support.
Who this is for
robot startups, product companies, universities, integrators and international OEM/ODM buyers
Verify who designs and who manufactures
Evaluate engineering ownership, factory capability, documentation, supply chain, quality, IP, communication and export support. For this part of the decision, document the current workflow, responsible users, normal operating conditions and exceptions. Avoid treating a brochure feature as evidence until the offered configuration and site assumptions are confirmed.
Ask the supplier to distinguish standard capability, project option, integration dependency and customer responsibility. Convert the answer into a measurable requirement or acceptance record wherever the outcome matters to safety, service level, custody, compliance or total cost.
Review sample records and change control
Evaluate engineering ownership, factory capability, documentation, supply chain, quality, IP, communication and export support. For this part of the decision, document the current workflow, responsible users, normal operating conditions and exceptions. Avoid treating a brochure feature as evidence until the offered configuration and site assumptions are confirmed.
Ask the supplier to distinguish standard capability, project option, integration dependency and customer responsibility. Convert the answer into a measurable requirement or acceptance record wherever the outcome matters to safety, service level, custody, compliance or total cost.
Clarify ownership and access to project files
Evaluate engineering ownership, factory capability, documentation, supply chain, quality, IP, communication and export support. For this part of the decision, document the current workflow, responsible users, normal operating conditions and exceptions. Avoid treating a brochure feature as evidence until the offered configuration and site assumptions are confirmed.
Ask the supplier to distinguish standard capability, project option, integration dependency and customer responsibility. Convert the answer into a measurable requirement or acceptance record wherever the outcome matters to safety, service level, custody, compliance or total cost.
Assess export, packaging, spares and support
Evaluate engineering ownership, factory capability, documentation, supply chain, quality, IP, communication and export support. For this part of the decision, document the current workflow, responsible users, normal operating conditions and exceptions. Avoid treating a brochure feature as evidence until the offered configuration and site assumptions are confirmed.
Ask the supplier to distinguish standard capability, project option, integration dependency and customer responsibility. Convert the answer into a measurable requirement or acceptance record wherever the outcome matters to safety, service level, custody, compliance or total cost.
A feature list is not an operating plan.
Projects become fragile when routes, users, exceptions, integrations and ownership are postponed until after purchase.
Use the pilot to answer a defined investment decision with agreed evidence—not simply to demonstrate that a robot can move.
Frequently asked questions
How can a buyer distinguish a manufacturer from a trader?
Review engineering participation, factory evidence, production records, test capability, supplier control and who accepts technical responsibility.
Should an audit happen before the prototype?
Start desk-based diligence early and use deeper technical or factory audits before significant tooling or production commitments.
What should we send for an initial assessment?
Provide the use case, users, environment, payload, route or workspace, systems to integrate, expected quantity, destination market and target timing. Sensitive details can follow under appropriate confidentiality terms.
What should appear in the quotation?
The quotation should identify configuration, scope, interfaces, deliverables, assumptions, exclusions, acceptance approach, support and commercial terms.
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