| name | scienceworld-process-monitor |
| description | This skill observes the state of an active apparatus and its contents to track progress. It should be triggered periodically during a heating or reaction process to check for state changes (e.g., solid to liquid). The skill uses 'look at' or 'examine' actions on the apparatus and substance. |
Process Monitoring Protocol
Purpose
Monitor an ongoing scientific process (e.g., heating, reaction) to detect state changes in the target substance and track progress toward a goal.
Trigger Conditions
Activate this skill when:
- An apparatus (e.g., stove, burner) is active (
activated state).
- A target substance is contained within or on the apparatus.
- You need to determine if a phase/state transition has occurred (e.g., solid → liquid).
Core Procedure
- Observe the Apparatus: Use
look at <APPARATUS> to verify the apparatus is active and contains the target substance.
- Inspect the Substance: Use
examine <SUBSTANCE> to check its current state description.
- Record Observations: Note any change in the substance's state description (e.g., "chocolate" → "liquid chocolate").
Key Principles
- Periodic Execution: Run this skill every few steps during an active process. Do not spam actions.
- State-Driven: The skill's findings (state change detected or not) should inform the next step in the overarching experiment.
- Non-Destructive: This skill only observes. It does not modify temperatures, turn equipment on/off, or handle substances.
Integration with Other Skills
The output of this skill (e.g., "substance melted") should be passed to a decision-making skill (e.g., scienceworld-measurement) to take the next appropriate action, such as taking a final temperature reading or deactivating the apparatus.
Example from Trajectory
- Apparatus:
stove
- Substance:
chocolate
- Initial State:
chocolate
- Monitoring Action:
examine chocolate
- Observed State Change:
liquid chocolate
- Next Action: Trigger a temperature measurement skill.
