The Force - Magnetic Haptic Slider by Kaiko

Feel it. Hear it. Slide it again.

The Force is our high-feedback magnetic haptic slider for people who are serious about their sensory tools.

We called it The Force because the sound has a slightly lightsaber-ish quality to it, but the sound is only part of the story. Slide it back and forth and the internal magnetic mechanism creates a combination of movement, resistance, vibration and audible feedback that travels straight through the hand.

It is genuinely difficult to explain just how satisfying this thing is from a still photo. Everyone who picks it up seems to do the same thing: slide it once, slide it again, then quietly forget they were meant to put it down.  

Watch the video

This is one of those tools where the video matters. The movement, sound and vibration are what make The Force special, and none of those translate properly in a photograph. If you are considering it, watch the video so you can see and hear the action before buying.

Magnetic sliding with multidimensional feedback

The Force uses secured magnets together with its internal sliding mechanism to create strong haptic feedback as the two sections move back and forth. You feel the mechanism engage through the hand while also getting distinct auditory feedback from the movement.

For people who love repetitive back-and-forth motion, magnetic resistance, defined movement and ASMR-style sound, it is a seriously compelling combination.

More than just the slide

One face features a tactile patterned surface that can be traced, rubbed or picked across with a fingertip, giving you another way to interact with the tool even when you are not sliding it.

The other side carries our Kaiko logo in a bold-but-understated finish. It keeps the overall look sleek while still giving the piece a distinct Kaiko feel.

Why we love it

• repetitive back-and-forth sliding movement
• strong vibration and haptic feedback through the hand
• audible, ASMR-ish mechanical feedback
• secured internal magnets
• tactile patterned surface for tracing, rubbing or picking
• magnetic core can attach to suitable metal surfaces
• robust, substantial feel
• designed for people who appreciate premium, high-feedback sensory tools

Who it may suit

The Force is aimed at the fidget connoisseur: someone who knows what kind of sensory feedback they enjoy and wants a tool with more going on than a simple click or spin.

It may particularly appeal to people who seek strong tactile and kinesthetic feedback, enjoy sliders and repetitive linear movement, like audible sensory feedback, or want a tool that combines movement, vibration and sound in one action.

Helpful to know

This is not a silent fidget. The sound is part of the experience. If you need something for a silent classroom, meeting or shared quiet space, this probably is not the one.

The magnets are secured within the unit during intended use. If the unit becomes damaged, cracked or broken, discontinue use.

Because The Force contains magnets, keep it away from items that may be affected by magnetic fields.

Materials & specifications

Full material composition, dimensions and additional packaging specifications will be added once confirmed from the packaging.