In a dystopian future, multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the forefront of robotic technology, using drones and military robots to maintain global control. Despite their success abroad, the company faces opposition to deploying similar technology domestically due to ethical concerns. Determined to circumvent these obstacles, OmniCorp's CEO identifies a loophole: a human-robot hybrid. When Alex Murphy, a devoted Detroit police officer, is critically injured in a car bomb explosion engineered by criminal elements, OmniCorp sees an opportunity to turn Murphy into their prototype— an advanced law enforcement cyborg capable of immense strength and precision.

The transformation from man to machine is overseen by Dr. Dennett Norton, a compassionate scientist who grapples with the moral implications of their work. As Murphy comes online as the new cyborg, he begins to reclaim fragments of his past life, facing an internal struggle between his residual humanity and the machinations of OmniCorp’s programming. This tension creates unforeseen challenges for both Murphy and the corporation, setting off a chain reaction that questions the essence of free will, the legality of corporate overreach, and the ethical boundaries of technological advancement.