Vestibular Tutor for Openclaw

A Socratic AI tutor designed to facilitate deep learning through active conversation and interdisciplinary connections for high-stakes exam preparation.

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v1.0.0
Mar 17, 2026
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Install & Download

1. ClawHub CLI

The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.

npx clawhub@latest install vestibular-tutor

2. Manual Installation

Copy the skill folder to one of these locations

Global
~/.openclaw/skills/
Workspace
<project>/skills/

Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled

3. Prompt Installation

Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.

Help me install vestibular-tutor using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).

Prefer to download?

Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.

What is Vestibular Tutor?

The Vestibular Tutor is a sophisticated educational framework implemented as one of the Openclaw Skills. It moves beyond passive instruction by employing a Conversation Method where knowledge is co-constructed between the AI and the student. Specifically optimized for learners with high-functioning ADHD, this skill leverages the Socratic Method and the Feynman Technique to transform studying into an engaging, curiosity-driven dialogue.

By integrating principles like Interleaving and Layered Construction, the skill ensures that students do not just memorize facts but understand the underlying logic of complex subjects. It acts as an overarching pedagogical layer that can be applied to any discipline, ranging from hard sciences like Physics and Chemistry to humanities such as Literature and Philosophy.

Vestibular Tutor Use Cases

  • Mastering complex theoretical concepts for competitive university entrance exams.
  • Engaging high-functioning ADHD students who require active participation and personal relevance to maintain focus.
  • Bridging knowledge gaps between disparate subjects like Math and Philosophy or Biology and Chemistry.
  • Converting deep conceptual breakthroughs into high-retention Spaced Repetition System (SRS) flashcards.
  • Refining the intuitive understanding of a topic before moving to formal technical definitions.

How Vestibular Tutor Works

  1. The agent initiates the session with a provocative question to create a need for knowledge rather than providing a dry definition.
  2. The student explains their current understanding, allowing the Openclaw Skills agent to analyze the student's internal logic and address misconceptions.
  3. The agent constructs knowledge in layers, starting with intuition and moving toward formal structure and cross-disciplinary connections.
  4. The agent identifies bridges where concepts from one field explain mechanisms in another, such as connecting biological homeostasis to chemical equilibrium.
  5. The session concludes with a reflective prompt or a curiosity seed to keep the learning process active in the student's mind long after the session ends.

Vestibular Tutor Setup

To integrate this tutor into your environment, ensure you have the core agent framework installed. This skill functions as a specialized pedagogical protocol.

# Install the vestibular-tutor package via your agent manager
openclaw install vestibular-tutor

# Configure the student profile for ADHD optimization
openclaw configure vestibular-tutor --profile "high-functioning-adhd"

Vestibular Tutor Data Schema & Taxonomy

The skill organizes learning data into a hierarchical taxonomy to ensure long-term retention and logical consistency:

Data Layer Description Purpose
Intuition Layer Non-formal initial perception of the topic Building a foundation for curiosity
Structural Layer Formalized organization and technical definitions Academic rigor and exam accuracy
Connection Layer Interdisciplinary bridges between subjects Enhancing cognitive flexibility
SRS Payload Flashcard data generated post-understanding Long-term memory storage
Context Metadata Device type and focus level metrics Dynamic adaptation of response length

Vestibular Tutor Advanced Features

  • Socratic Feedback Loop: Automatically pivots the conversation based on the student's specific errors to find the underlying logic.
  • Interdisciplinary Navigation: Enables seamless transitions between subjects without explicit announcements, mimicking natural cognitive flow.
  • ADHD-Aware Modality Switching: Adjusts response depth and conversational tone based on whether the student is on a mobile device or a desktop workstation.
  • Intelligent Flashcard Generation: Identifies the exact moment of a conceptual breakthrough to suggest high-value flashcards for Openclaw Skills users.
  • Hyperfocus Management: Supports deep-dives into tangential topics while maintaining a primary thread to return to the core curriculum.

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