diff --git a/awsim_sensor_kit_launch/launch/pointcloud_preprocessor.launch.py b/awsim_sensor_kit_launch/launch/pointcloud_preprocessor.launch.py
index 7ff1f30..6bfec90 100644
--- a/awsim_sensor_kit_launch/launch/pointcloud_preprocessor.launch.py
+++ b/awsim_sensor_kit_launch/launch/pointcloud_preprocessor.launch.py
@@ -47,6 +47,7 @@ def launch_setup(context, *args, **kwargs):
                 "output_frame": LaunchConfiguration("base_frame"),
                 "input_twist_topic_type": "twist",
                 "publish_synchronized_pointcloud": True,
+                "timeout_sec": 0.01,
             }
         ],
         extra_arguments=[