Use when the agent needs to direct attention to a specific object in the environment or inventory before performing a critical action such as measuring, using, or connecting. This preparatory "focus on" step signals intent to the ScienceWorld system, often unlocking required state changes for subsequent interactive steps in experimental procedures.
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.
thermometer, metal fork).look around or to confirm the object's location (environment or inventory).inventoryfocus on <OBJECT_NAME>focus on <OBJECT_NAME> in inventory"You focus on the <OBJECT_NAME>." before proceeding to the next step.> 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.
> 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.
focus action has no physical effect on the object; it is a declarative meta-action.look around, examine, or teleport to to locate it before attempting to focus.