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What is American Dream of the Future?
A planned multi-stakeholder cooperative for robotics, hardware, and software in Northwest Arkansas. Currently incubated as an Arkansas LLC (On It Robotics) and intended to convert to cooperative ownership when the public Flip Trigger is hit.
Why a cooperative instead of a startup?
Robotics-as-a-Service is the largest growth surface left in the world. We're using the private-equity playbook — same mechanics, opposite recipient — to keep that surplus in the neighborhoods that create it.
Who owns it?
Once converted, three planned member classes: Class A (Patron / customers), Class B (Worker / Privateers and Apprentices), and Class C (Community). Pre-conversion, On It Robotics LLC operates as a benevolent steward.
Can I join now?
Yes — sign up to be on record as an early adopter. Early-adopter loyalty is intended to be recognized in the planned Class A allocation, subject to entity formation, board adoption, and the formal subscription agreement.
How much does it cost to subscribe?
See the Pricing page. Residential, Estate, Municipal, and Commercial tiers are designed so Municipal and Commercial accounts cross-subsidize Standard Residential.
I want to be a Privateer. What does that mean?
A Privateer is an owner-operator with a 25-mile sector and a fleet in the garage. Visit Job Openings to apply — the role earns from subscriptions, service, hardware, and an annual patronage dividend.
Is this an investment? Will I get equity?
No. Pre-launch sign-ups are not securities offerings, and we do not promise returns. Cooperative units are intended to be issued post-conversion under a formal subscription agreement.
What's the Flip Trigger?
A public, written metric — 500 active units across 90 days with positive cash flow — that signals the LLC is ready to adopt cooperative bylaws. Read more on The Path.
Where does the surplus go?
Into the cooperative. Annual distributions are intended to follow patronage. Recovered lithium, cobalt, and nickel are intended to belong to the co-op — which means they belong to members.
What robots do you use?
See the Tech Panel. We curate by Northwest Arkansas retail availability, serviceability, open data, and total cost of ownership.
Do you ship outside Northwest Arkansas?
Phase 1 is NWA-only. Out-of-territory licensing is on the roadmap once the cooperative converts and Privateer sectors are full.