Description:  The RoboCop cartoon, which aired in 1988, is a science-fiction superhero series based on the original movie, but adapted for a younger audience. It follows cyborg cop Alex Murphy as he fights crime in Old Detroit, though the series features a more sanitized version of the original story, replacing guns with lasers and toning down the violence. Notable changes include a red light on RoboCop's visor, the return of villains like Clarence Boddicker, and an increased focus on action and social commentary suitable for a TV-Y7 rating.

Premise: Police officer Alex Murphy is mortally wounded and rebuilt as the cyborg RoboCop to fight crime in the dystopian Old Detroit.

Differences from the movie:

Weapons: Conventional guns are replaced with lasers.

Violence: The violence is significantly reduced, with villains often being incapacitated rather than killed, and their injuries are often shown to be temporary.

RoboCop's appearance: He has a red light in the middle of his visor, which moves across it.

Villains: The story includes classic villains from the movie, but also features new ones, like the scientist Dr. McNamara, who invents robotic threats.

Themes and tone: The show includes some social commentary, similar to other 80s cartoons, but is primarily a superhero and action show.