Skill: scienceworld-task-focuser
Purpose
Formally declare intent to interact with a specific object in the ScienceWorld environment. The focus on action is a required preparatory step that signals to the system which object subsequent actions (use, measure, connect) will target, often unlocking necessary state changes or measurement capabilities.
When to Use
- Before using a measurement tool (e.g., thermometer) on a target object
- Before complex operations such as connecting, mixing, or combining objects
- When a task description explicitly instructs "focus on" an object
- To confirm the correct item is in inventory before proceeding with an action
Workflow
- Identify the target object -- Determine the exact name as it appears in the environment (e.g.,
thermometer,metal fork). - Locate the object -- Use
look aroundorinventoryto confirm the object's location (environment or inventory). - Execute the focus action -- Issue the appropriate command:
- Object in the environment:
focus on <OBJECT_NAME> - Object in inventory:
focus on <OBJECT_NAME> in inventory
- Object in the environment:
- Verify confirmation -- Wait for the system response:
"You focus on the <OBJECT_NAME>."before proceeding to the next step.
Examples
Example 1: Preparing to measure temperature of a metal fork
> focus on thermometer in inventory You focus on the thermometer. > focus on metal fork in inventory You focus on the metal fork. > use thermometer on metal fork The thermometer measures a temperature of 23 degrees celsius.
Example 2: Focusing on an environmental object before moving it
> look around You see: a table, a blue box, a red box, a metal fork (on table). > focus on metal fork You focus on the metal fork. > move metal fork to blue box You move the metal fork to the blue box.
Important Notes
- This skill does not perform the main action (e.g., measuring). It only prepares for it.
- The
focusaction has no physical effect on the object; it is a declarative meta-action. - Always wait for the confirmation observation before attempting the next step.
- If the object is not found, use
look around,examine, orteleport toto locate it before attempting to focus.
