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 onaction 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.
