Karate basic (kihon) techniques can fit in very well with flow drills (sensitivity exercises) similar to those found in various martial arts like,
Tai Chi - push hands
Wing Chun - Chi, Lat, and Lap-sau
Goju ryu - Kakie
Escrima - Hubad Lubod
Below are a few ways karate technique can become a type of flow drill to be practiced with a partner.