| name | scienceworld-inventory-focus |
| description | Use when the agent needs to confirm and prepare a specific inventory item before using it in an experiment or task step. This "focus on [ITEM] in inventory" action verifies the correct item has been collected and signals intent, ensuring operational readiness for subsequent actions like measurement, combination, or placement. |
Skill: scienceworld-inventory-focus
Purpose
Confirm and prepare an inventory item before using it in a ScienceWorld task. The focus on [ITEM] in inventory action verifies the item's presence and signals intent, reducing errors in multi-step experimental procedures.
When to Use
- After picking up an item that will be used in a subsequent critical action (measurement, combination, connection)
- When verifying the correct object has been collected before proceeding
- Before using a tool on a target object, to prepare both tool and target
Workflow
- Acquire the item -- Ensure the target item is in inventory (e.g.,
pick up thermometer).
- Focus on the item -- Execute:
focus on [ITEM] in inventory (replace [ITEM] with the exact object name).
- Confirm readiness -- Wait for system response:
"You focus on the [ITEM].".
- Proceed -- Execute the intended action (e.g.,
use thermometer on unknown substance B).
Examples
Example 1: Preparing tool and target for temperature measurement
> 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.
> use thermometer on unknown substance B
The thermometer measures a temperature of 42 degrees celsius.
Example 2: Preparing an item for placement
> pick up metal fork
You pick up the metal fork.
> focus on metal fork in inventory
You focus on the metal fork.
> move metal fork to blue box
You move the metal fork to the blue box.
Important Notes
- The
focus on action does not change the object's state; it is a declarative checkpoint that changes the agent's awareness and intent.
- Always use the exact object name as it appears in the inventory.
- If the item is not in inventory, use
pick up [ITEM] first before attempting to focus.
