| name | alfworld-heat-object-with-appliance |
| description | Uses a heating appliance (microwave, stoveburner, oven) to apply heat to a specified object. Use when the task requires warming or cooking an item (e.g., "heat some egg", "warm the mug") and a heating appliance is available. Takes the object name and appliance name as input and outputs the object in a heated state, ready for placement at the task's target location. |
Skill: Heat Object with Appliance
Purpose
Heat a specified object using a designated kitchen appliance to change its state (e.g., from cold to hot, raw to cooked) as required by a task.
Core Workflow
Follow this sequence of actions. Use the bundled validate_and_plan.py script to check for common preconditions before starting.
- Navigate & Locate: Go to the location of the target object.
- Acquire Object: Take the object from its current receptacle.
- Navigate to Appliance: Go to the specified heating appliance.
- Prepare Appliance:
- If the appliance is closed, open it.
- If the appliance contains other items, you may need to remove them (context-dependent). The default action is to close it and proceed, as some environments abstract this step.
- Execute Heating: Use the
heat {object} with {appliance} action.
- Complete Task: Navigate to the final target location (e.g., a dining table) and put the heated object there.
Key Decision Points
- Appliance State: If the appliance is occupied, assess if the task implies clearing it. The trajectory shows proceeding without removal is sometimes valid.
- Object Location: The object may not be at the initial location. Be prepared to search other receptacles (e.g., fridge, countertop, cabinet) if not found.