The image was designed to convey more than just a "robot cop"; it served as a visual thesis for the film’s themes:
: He ran hand-altered film positives through blueprint machines to transfer "ghosted" photo images onto ammonia-sensitive paper. RoboCop: The Future of Law Enforcement image
The original theatrical poster was created by artist . Far from being a simple publicity shot, Bryan used a complex, multi-layered process to achieve its high-tech look: The image was designed to convey more than