By name: scienceworld-material-classifier description: This skill makes a determination about a material's property (e.g., conductivity) based on environmental cues or domain knowledge when direct testing fails. Trigger it when experimental actions are invalid or unavailable, requiring a logical inference. It uses observed object properties and common-sense reasoning to classify the material and decide its final disposition.
Material Classification Skill
When to Use
Activate this skill when:
- Direct experimental testing of a material property (conductivity, magnetism, etc.) fails due to invalid actions or unavailable equipment.
- You need to make a logical inference based on observed properties or domain knowledge.
- A final disposition decision (e.g., placing in specific container) is required.
Core Logic
- Identify Material: Focus on the target object and note its composition (e.g., "glass jar").
- Attempt Direct Testing: First try standard experimental actions if equipment exists (e.g., connecting to circuit).
- Fallback to Inference: When direct testing fails:
- Consult material properties in
references/material_properties.md - Use common-sense reasoning (e.g., glass is typically nonconductive)
- Consider observed contents (e.g., sodium chloride is conductive but container material dominates)
- Consult material properties in
- Execute Disposition: Place the object in the appropriate container based on classification.
Critical Notes
- Glass containers are generally electrical insulators regardless of contents
- Metal objects are typically conductive unless specified otherwise
- When in doubt, use the most common material property from domain knowledge
- Always verify the target object is properly identified before classification