Skill: scienceworld-measurement-taker
Purpose
Measure a quantitative property of a target object or substance in the ScienceWorld environment using the appropriate measurement tool, then interpret the result for subsequent decision-making.
When to Use
- When a task requires obtaining a numerical reading (temperature, weight, pH) from an object or substance
- When a measured value determines a conditional next action (e.g., classify based on temperature threshold)
- When the agent needs to compare properties across multiple objects
Workflow
- Identify and acquire the tool -- Locate the correct measurement instrument (e.g., thermometer, scale) and
pick upthe tool. - Focus on the tool -- Execute
focus on [TOOL] in inventoryto confirm readiness. - Identify and acquire the target -- Locate the target object or substance and
pick upthe target. - Focus on the target -- Execute
focus on [TARGET] in inventoryto confirm readiness. - Position for follow-up -- If the task requires a follow-up action (e.g., placing in a bin),
teleport tothe appropriate location before measuring. - Execute measurement -- Use the tool on the target:
use [TOOL] on [TARGET]. - Interpret and act -- Read the numerical result and execute the appropriate conditional action.
Examples
Example 1: Measure temperature and classify
> teleport to kitchen You teleport to the kitchen. > 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. > teleport to hallway You teleport to the hallway. > use thermometer on unknown substance B The thermometer measures a temperature of 56 degrees celsius. > move unknown substance B to orange box You move the unknown substance B to the orange box.
Example 2: Measure and compare two objects
> use thermometer on metal fork The thermometer measures a temperature of 23 degrees celsius. > use thermometer on glass cup The thermometer measures a temperature of 87 degrees celsius.
The glass cup (87) is hotter than the metal fork (23).
Key Principles
- Tool first -- Secure the measurement tool before handling the target.
- Focus before use -- Always
focus onboth tool and target in inventory before measuring. - Plan ahead -- Identify where follow-up actions occur and position accordingly before measuring.
- Map thresholds -- Clarify decision thresholds (e.g., "above 100.0" vs. "below 100.0") before executing the measurement.


