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scienceworld-inventory-focus

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Use when the agent needs to confirm and prepare a specific inventory item before using it in an experiment or task step. This "focus on [ITEM] in inventory" action verifies the correct item has been collected and signals intent, ensuring operational readiness for subsequent actions like measurement, combination, or placement.

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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

  1. Acquire the item -- Ensure the target item is in inventory (e.g., pick up thermometer).
  2. Focus on the item -- Execute: focus on [ITEM] in inventory (replace [ITEM] with the exact object name).
  3. Confirm readiness -- Wait for system response: "You focus on the [ITEM].".
  4. 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 on action 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.