| name | alfworld-tool-locator |
| description | This skill searches for a specified tool or device (e.g., a desklamp) within the environment by checking relevant surfaces. It should be triggered when the agent needs a tool to interact with another object as part of the task. The skill takes a tool name as implicit input and outputs navigation actions to likely storage spots (e.g., sidetables, shelves) until the tool is found. |
Skill: Tool Locator
Purpose
Search for a specified tool or device in an ALFWorld household environment by systematically checking relevant receptacles.
When to Use
Trigger this skill when:
- You have identified a need for a specific tool (e.g., "desklamp", "knife", "sponge") to complete a task.
- The tool is not currently in your inventory or immediate vicinity.
- You need to locate the tool before proceeding with the main task.
Input (Implicit)
- Tool Name: The name of the tool/device to locate (e.g., "desklamp", "book", "remotecontrol").
Core Logic
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Identify Search Targets: Based on the tool type, prioritize likely storage locations:
- For small tools/electronics:
sidetable, drawer, shelf
- For kitchen tools:
countertop, cabinet, fridge
- For cleaning tools:
shelf, cabinet, garbagecan
- Default: Check all visible receptacles in order
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Systematic Search Pattern:
- Navigate to each prioritized receptacle
- Observe what's on/in the receptacle
- If tool is found, stop searching and proceed to use it
- If not found, continue to next receptacle
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Error Handling:
- If "Nothing happened" is observed, try alternative actions
- If tool not found after checking all likely spots, expand search to all receptacles
Output Format
Follow the ALFWorld action format:
