RoboCop (character) facts for kids

A cosplayer dressed up as RoboCop.

RoboCop is a famous fictional character. He is a cyborg police officer, meaning he is part human and part robot. He first appeared in the 1987 movie called RoboCop. His story is about a police officer who gets badly hurt and is then rebuilt into a powerful crime-fighting machine.

Who is RoboCop?

RoboCop's real name was Alex Murphy. He was a brave police officer in the city of Detroit. After a terrible event, he was transformed into RoboCop by a big company. His new body is made of strong metal and advanced technology. Even though he is mostly a robot, he still has some of his human memories and feelings. This makes him a very unique hero.

RoboCop's Mission

RoboCop's main job is to protect the people of Detroit and enforce the law. He is incredibly strong and has many special tools built into his body. He can use advanced targeting systems and has a powerful gun that comes out of his leg. He always tries to do what is right, even when it is difficult.

RoboCop in Movies and Games

Since his first movie in 1987, RoboCop has appeared in many other films and video games.

Actors Who Played RoboCop

• In the original movies, the actor Peter Weller played RoboCop. He helped bring the character to life with his movements and voice.
• Later, other actors took on the role. For example, Joel Kinnaman played RoboCop in a 2014 movie remake.
• RoboCop has also appeared in popular video games, like Mortal Kombat 11, where players can control him in fights.

Images for kids

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  RoboCop as portrayed by Joel Kinnaman in the 2014 remake

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  RoboCop putting his weapon away

See also

In Spanish: RoboCop (personaje) para niños