diff --git a/rosbot_bringup/launch/bringup.launch.py b/rosbot_bringup/launch/bringup.launch.py
index c7f65934..25f9de60 100644
--- a/rosbot_bringup/launch/bringup.launch.py
+++ b/rosbot_bringup/launch/bringup.launch.py
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ def generate_launch_description():
     reset_color = "\033[0m"
 
     status_info = TimerAction(
-        period=15.0,
+        period=LaunchConfiguration("status_timeout", default_value="15.0"),
         actions=[LogInfo(msg=f"{green_color}All systems are up and running!{reset_color}")],
     )