scienceworld-room-explorer

name

scienceworld-room-explorer

description

Performs an initial survey of a room to identify all visible objects, containers, devices, and their states using the 'look around' action. Use this skill when you first enter a new location, need to refresh your understanding of the environment, or must identify available resources before planning a sequence of actions. Returns a detailed observation that serves as foundational context for subsequent tasks.

Instructions

Purpose

Use this skill to establish a foundational understanding of your immediate environment. It is the critical first step for any task requiring object interaction, inventory assessment, or spatial reasoning.

When to Use

1. Upon entering a new room.
2. When the task requires identifying available resources.
3. Before planning a complex sequence of actions (e.g., building a circuit, mixing chemicals).
4. If the state of the environment may have changed (e.g., after using an object, or if a long time has passed).

Core Action

Execute the look around action. This is the only action required for this skill.

Output Processing

1. The observation returned by look around is your primary output.
2. Parse this observation to create a mental inventory. Key elements to note:
   • Room Name: The identified location.
   • Objects: List all items, containers, and devices.
   • Object States: Note if devices are on/off, containers are open/closed, or if objects contain other items.
   • Connections: Note any pre-existing wire connections or object placements.
   • Exits: Identify doors to other rooms and their state (open/closed).

Example

Scenario: Agent teleports to the kitchen and needs to identify available resources.

1. teleport to kitchen
2. look around
3. Observation: "This room is called the kitchen. In it, you see: a fridge (containing chocolate, milk), a metal pot, a thermometer, a counter, a stove (which is turned off). You also see: a door to the hallway (which is open)."
4. Parsed inventory: fridge (open, contains chocolate and milk), metal pot, thermometer, counter, stove (off), exit to hallway.

Integration with Other Skills

The observation generated by this skill is essential context for downstream tasks. Before performing actions like pick up, connect, or use, always ensure your understanding of object locations and states is current by running this skill if needed.

Do not use this skill for examining specific objects in detail; use the examine OBJ or look at OBJ actions for that purpose.