| name | scienceworld-measurement-taker |
| description | Use when the agent needs to measure a quantitative property (temperature, weight, pH) of a target object or substance using a measurement tool. This skill covers acquiring the tool, preparing both tool and target with focus actions, executing the measurement via "use [TOOL] on [TARGET]", and interpreting the resulting value for conditional decisions such as classification or placement. |
Skill: scienceworld-measurement-taker
Purpose
Measure a quantitative property of a target object or substance in the ScienceWorld environment using the appropriate measurement tool, then interpret the result for subsequent decision-making.
When to Use
- When a task requires obtaining a numerical reading (temperature, weight, pH) from an object or substance
- When a measured value determines a conditional next action (e.g., classify based on temperature threshold)
- When the agent needs to compare properties across multiple objects
Workflow
- Identify and acquire the tool -- Locate the correct measurement instrument (e.g., thermometer, scale) and
pick up the tool.
- Focus on the tool -- Execute
focus on [TOOL] in inventory to confirm readiness.
- Identify and acquire the target -- Locate the target object or substance and
pick up the target.
- Focus on the target -- Execute
focus on [TARGET] in inventory to confirm readiness.
- Position for follow-up -- If the task requires a follow-up action (e.g., placing in a bin),
teleport to the appropriate location before measuring.
- Execute measurement -- Use the tool on the target:
use [TOOL] on [TARGET].
- Interpret and act -- Read the numerical result and execute the appropriate conditional action.
Examples
Example 1: Measure temperature and classify
> teleport to kitchen
You teleport to the kitchen.
> pick up thermometer
You pick up the thermometer.
> focus on thermometer in inventory
You focus on the thermometer.
> pick up unknown substance B
You pick up the unknown substance B.
> focus on unknown substance B in inventory
You focus on the unknown substance B.
> teleport to hallway
You teleport to the hallway.
> use thermometer on unknown substance B
The thermometer measures a temperature of 56 degrees celsius.
> move unknown substance B to orange box
You move the unknown substance B to the orange box.
Example 2: Measure and compare two objects
> use thermometer on metal fork
The thermometer measures a temperature of 23 degrees celsius.
> use thermometer on glass cup
The thermometer measures a temperature of 87 degrees celsius.
The glass cup (87) is hotter than the metal fork (23).
Key Principles
- Tool first -- Secure the measurement tool before handling the target.
- Focus before use -- Always
focus on both tool and target in inventory before measuring.
- Plan ahead -- Identify where follow-up actions occur and position accordingly before measuring.
- Map thresholds -- Clarify decision thresholds (e.g., "above 100.0" vs. "below 100.0") before executing the measurement.
