RoboCop (OCP)
Overview
RoboCop is a fictional character and the protagonist of the RoboCop franchise, which began with the film of the same name in 1987. The character was created by writers Edward Neumeier and Michael Miner. RoboCop is a cyborg, with his remaining human elements being his brain and part of his digestive system. He is programmed to serve the public trust, protect the innocent, and uphold the law.
Origin
RoboCop's real name is Alex J. Murphy, a police officer who works for the Detroit Police Department. In the original film, Murphy is killed in the line of duty by a vicious crime gang. Subsequently, Murphy's body is used by the mega-corporation Omni Consumer Products (OCP) to create RoboCop, a superhuman cyborg law enforcer intended to combat crime in a dystopian future Detroit.
Design and Capabilities
RoboCop's body, which is armored with high-impact titanium laminates, is resistant to conventional firearms and explosive blasts. His helmet, which is equipped with a Heads-Up Display (HUD), provides various types of vision such as infrared and x-ray. RoboCop's right hand contains a built-in Auto-9 pistol, which can be automatically reloaded from a storage compartment in his thigh.
RoboCop's programming includes three primary directives: Serve the public trust, protect the innocent, and uphold the law. A fourth directive, classified and unknown to RoboCop, renders him physically incapable of placing any OCP executive under arrest.
Impact and Legacy
RoboCop has been recognized as one of the most iconic characters in film history. The character's enduring popularity has resulted in numerous sequels, television series, video games, and comic books. RoboCop's design and concept have also influenced the creation of other fictional cyborgs and robots in popular culture.