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Orb-ix Collection — Drop 1
ORB-iX™ — PURPOSEFUL MULTISENSORY ENGAGEMENT
Not a fidget. Not just a puzzle. A physical challenge designed to engage touch, vision, movement and problem-solving together.
Pre-order Orb-ix — $75Featured at the New York Toy Fair
“One of the most innovative products at the show — there's nothing like it.” — 20-year Toy Fair attendee
Backed by published research on multi-sensory integration — not just a fidget toy
Rooted in science to deliver real results
This isn't a fidget toy. It's a structured sensory tool.
Most fidget toys offer repetitive, single-modality stimulation — and research on attention doesn't support broad claims that they reliably improve focus.1 Orb-ix is built differently: tactile interaction paired with a clear goal and visual-spatial problem-solving, a combination linked to stronger attention and executive engagement.2
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Multi-sensory, not single-sense
Combining touch with visual-spatial problem-solving engages the brain's multi-sensory integration — shown to improve accuracy, reduce mental load, and support faster, clearer problem-solving.3
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Structured, not repetitive
Activities built around a clear goal engage the brain's attention and planning systems far more than repetitive spinning or squeezing alone.2
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Built for short, intentional resets
Brief, targeted breaks — even 2–5 minutes — have been shown to help the brain regain focus more effectively than constant, passive use.4
1. Kriescher et al., 2023 · 2. Diamond & Lee, 2011; Miller & Cohen, 2001 · 3. Ernst & Banks, 2002; Shams & Seitz, 2008 · 4. Ariga & Lleras, 2011 — drawn from Craft Pilot's published white papers, Cognition in 5D and The Future of Sensory Play.
The Research Library
Published research behind Orb-ix and Craft Pilot's approach — spanning workplace wellness, elder care, and sensory science.
As seen at
New York Toy Fair
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Solstice
The first drop in the Orb-ix Collection. 25 magnetic pieces, science-rooted design, 100% refundable.
Shop Solstice
★★★★★
“This is amazing! This is great to get kids just to start thinking!”— NY Toy Fair attendee
Made to earn a place in your day
Transformative experience. Built to last four drops.
Every click is real tactile feedback, not a gimmick. Here's what makes Orb-ix — and the rest of the Collection — worth reaching for.
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Real magnetic feedback
Each piece snaps into place with a satisfying, audible click — not a loose, wobbly connection.
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Progressive challenge
Puzzles scale in complexity, so Orb-ix stays interesting well past the first few minutes.
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Screen-free reset
A mindful break for your desk, your bag, or the moments in between — no screen required.
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Built to collect
Heavy-weight construction designed to hold up across all four drops of the Collection.
One tool, every kind of moment
Reclaim your mind from distractions.
Use the jigsaw design to support your mental well-being.
Multi-Sensory Integration
Executive Function & Focus
Workplace Wellness
Cognitive Care in Aging
Intentional Resets
Play Orb-ix. Recenter your mind.
Work through the puzzle's structured challenges when your mind needs something to hold onto.
“A genius mind had to come up with this... this is so structured and organized. Amazing.”
— NY Toy Fair attendee
Cognitive engagement, section by section.
Multi-sensory, goal-oriented play designed to support focus and calm — including for those on the autism spectrum, gerontology patients, and wellness program participants.
“Wow.”
— NY Toy Fair attendee
Small enough to carry the calm with you.
Compact enough for a desk, a bag, or a pocket — Orb-ix travels with you between meetings, flights, or waiting rooms.
“I could not believe how immersed my child was playing with Orb-ix. He keeps coming back to it. I take it wherever we go to keep him occupied.”
— Prototype tester
Built different, not just styled different
We're transforming cognitive performance through purposeful play.
This requires a paradigm shift in design, quality and experience.
Traditional Puzzles
Generic Puzzle Balls and Fidget Toys
Science-rootedOrb-ix
Design foundation
Flat, two-dimensional image with no research tie to cognitive engagement
Marketed as a toy, no published research behind the design
Built around published research on multi-sensory integration and structured play
Play structure
Visual-spatial matching in a single, fixed orientation
Repetitive, single motion
Structured, goal-oriented challenges that scale in difficulty
Whole-brain engagement
Primarily visual-spatial reasoning — limited tactile or multisensory input
Engages one repetitive motion
Jigsaw-style 3D design engages logical, analytical thinking alongside creative, spatial thinking
Magnetic connection
None — flat pieces simply interlock
Weak, inconsistent
Strong, consistent click
Build quality
Thin cardboard or foam, prone to wear and tearing
Flimsy, lightweight pieces
Heavy-weight, engineered construction
Collectible story
Standalone — one image, one completion, no ongoing collection
None
Part of a 4-drop collectible sphere
Purchase guarantee
Typically no refund guarantee
No refund guarantee
100% refundable pre-order
Real reactions, real setting
Introduced to the public at the New York Toy Fair.
New York Toy Fair 2026
Orb-ix's first public demo — real attendees, real first reactions, unscripted.
See the reactions
Real people, first touch.
★★★★★
This is amazing! This is great to get kids just to start thinking!NY Toy Fair attendee
★★★★★
A genius mind had to come up with this... this is so structured and organized. Amazing.NY Toy Fair attendee
★★★★★
Wow.NY Toy Fair attendee
Where play meets possibility
I Didn't Set Out to Make a Puzzle.
After decades working in technology and spending much of my life surrounded by screens, stress, and the corporate grind, I began thinking about how rarely we truly engage our hands and our minds at the same time to reduce stress, recenter, and regain our creative imagination. The side effect of a high-performance job can be your health, your mental well-being, and your quality of life.
I wanted to create an experience that could pull you away from the noise, not by asking you to sit still or put your phone away, but by giving your brain something genuinely worth paying attention to. So I started experimenting and arrived to the fascinating world of puzzles. Given the incredible cognitive benefits of playing puzzles, I asked myself if there is an opportunity to improve the experience of playing puzzles. For example, what if a puzzle wasn't flat? What if it could be held, rotated, explored, and built in three dimensions? What if every piece had a magnetic relationship with the next, attracting, gently resisting, and creating a physical language of its own? And what if solving it wasn't just about finding the answer, but about gaining your sense of calm, boosting creativity and improving cognitive function? I wanted the design to be backed by real research, something that could calm an overstimulated brain or sharpen a distracted one, depending on what someone needed in that moment.
That became Orb-ix. We designed it to bring together the things I kept coming back to: curiosity, touch, spatial thinking, problem-solving, and play. It's tactile enough to pull you in. Challenging enough to hold your attention. And open-ended enough that there isn't just one way to experience it. Versatile enough to matter to a parent with an over stimulated child, an employee needing a break, or a caregiver seeking an engaging ritual with an elder.
I'm not interested in making another toy. I want to transform your life through purposeful play. That's why Orb-ix exists.
— Faheem Chanda
Founder, Craft Pilot & Orb-ix™
2026
First pre-order launch
1,000
First-run units
4
Drops in the Collection
Buy with confidence
100% refundable. No risk in trying Orb-ix first.
100%
Refundable pre-order
Change your mind before we ship? Get a full refund, no questions asked.
1,000
Limited first run
Orb-ix's first batch is capped — once it's gone, the next chance is Equinox.
The details that matter
Before you pre-order.
What's the difference between the four drops?
Orb-ix is a complete 3D magnetic sphere released in four sequential drops: Solstice, Equinox, Zenith, and Horizon, in that order. Each is a self-contained puzzle section — collect all four to assemble the full sphere.
When will Orb-ix ship?
We're manufacturing our first batch of 1,000 units now. We are anticipating to ship Solstice in Q4 2026. Exact ship dates will be emailed to pre-order customers as production progresses.
What if I want a refund?
Orb-ix is a 100% refundable pre-order. Contact support@craft-pilot.com any time before shipment for a full refund.
What age is Orb-ix designed for?
All Orb-ix puzzles are designed for ages 7 and up. Warning: not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Keep away from pets, and contact emergency services immediately if any puzzle piece is swallowed.
Important safety warning
ORB-IX CONTAINS MAGNETIC COMPONENTS. ALL ORB-IX PUZZLES ARE DESIGNED FOR AGES 7+. NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS — SMALL PARTS. KEEP AWAY FROM PETS. IF A PIECE BREAKS OR A MAGNET BECOMES EXPOSED, DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT SUPPORT. IF ANY PIECE IS SWALLOWED, CONTACT EMERGENCY SERVICES IMMEDIATELY.
Do I have to buy all four drops?
No — each drop stands on its own. Collecting all four lets you assemble the complete Orb-ix sphere, but Orb-ix works as a standalone puzzle too.
Drops & restocks
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The company behind Orb-ix
Powered by Craft Pilot
Craft Pilot is powered by a passionate, global team — mechanical and automation engineers, medical doctors, psychologists, HR professionals, and designers, united by one mission. Many of us have faced burnout ourselves, or watched a loved one live with dementia. That lived experience is why Orb-ix exists.
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