Rodney Tin

General Physical Appearance

Species: Android / Humanoid robot with biopunk and cyberpunk features. Build: Highly athletic, slender and muscular, with metal plates that simulate a well-defined human anatomy (sculpted pectorals and shoulders). Color palette: Its body combines shades of blue-green (teal), metallic turquoise and chrome, with black internal cables and flashes of gold at the joints.

Face and Hair

Hair: A modern and casual mohawk in a bright, electric turquoise blue. Eyes: Bright blue or neon blue with fixed, robotic pupils, conveying a serene yet intense gaze. Face: Pale mint green metal plates that create sharp, youthful, and attractive features. It features subtle assembly lines on the cheeks and chin, and a visible circular port below the ear. Modifications/Piercings: Wears a black earlobe expander and small labret piercings in the lower lip.

Robotic Body and Anatomy

Neck: Exposed structure composed of thick, matte black cables and internal copper filaments, adorned with a gold metallic collar at the base. Torso: Segmented armor in a metallic teal color. A circular core or gem is embedded in the center of the chest. The abdomen is fully exposed, revealing its mechanical spine of silver rings and visible hydraulic pistons. Hands and Arms: Sharp, articulated robotic fingers in a chrome gray color. The shoulders are protected by integrated, rounded shoulder pads.

History

Rodney Copperbottom was born in Rivet Town, the son of Herb and Lydia Copperbottom. As a child, Rodney and his father watched a television program hosted by the inventor and industrialist Bigweld, who talked about his company that hired new inventors to create innovative technologies for robots. Inspired by Bigweld and his motto, "You can shine no matter what you're made of," Rodney aspired to become an inventor like him and dedicated his time to developing his own inventions.

It's implied that Rodney was a cross-dresser during his childhood and that he received used body parts from his cousin Veronica. In the graduation scene, instead of throwing his cap and gown into the air, he throws a part of his torso. It's never explicitly stated, only hinted at.

As a young man, Rodney starts working for Mr. Gunk at his restaurant. At the time, he was working on Wonderbot to help his father with his job, and he convinces his reluctant father to let him try it out. It works perfectly until Mr. Gunk scares it, causing it to wreak even more havoc than it already had. Later that day, Rodney heads to the train station after leaving his parents a note explaining where he'll be. After his mother tries to dissuade him and his father sympathizes with his feelings, Rodney finally manages to board the train to Robot City.

Upon arrival, Rodney is amazed by Robot City and the fact that his childhood dreams are coming true. He tries to find his way around the station and encounters Fender, who is trying to scam people with photos from his first day or "a map of the star houses." When Rodney declines the offer of photos, Fender tells him that "there wasn't any film in the camera anyway." Instead of staying when Fender offers him the map, Rodney tries to navigate the station to find his way to Bigweld Industries. After several attempts, he finally finds the door through which

Physical appearance

Rodney is a blue robot with bright sky-blue skin and a white face, blue-green eyes, and limbs joined asymmetrically.

Personality

Rodney Copperbottom is a talkative, determined, intelligent, and idealistic inventor who never gives up on his dreams. He gets along well with others, such as Cappy, Fender, and Aunt Fanny. Rodney is also a noble and well-intentioned robot, always willing to help those in need and look after the other Outmodes. However, he is also quite pragmatic when facing a villain, especially in his later interactions with Ratchet.

Gender

Male

Alignment

Legal property

State

Alive

Relations

Family

Herb Copperbottom (father) Lydia Copperbottom (mother) Wonderbot (invention) Cappy (wife) Geoffrey (maternal cousin , son of his uncle , or paternal cousin , son of his aunt ) Veronica (maternal cousin , daughter of his uncle , or paternal cousin , daughter of his aunt ) Unidentified paternal grandfather Unidentified maternal grandmother Unnamed paternal aunt Unidentified maternal uncle

Friends

Bigweld (idol/mentor) Cappy Fender Pinwheeler (best friend) Piper Pinwheeler Crank Diesel Drag Aunt Fanny Loretta Geargrinder

Enemies

Phineas T. Ratchet (arch-enemy) Mrs. Gasket Robotic blacksmiths Tim Mr. Gunk

Real-life information

Voice actor(s)

Jansen Panettiere (child) Ewan McGregor (2005-present) Jess Harnell (video game)

Rodney Copperbottom is the main protagonist of the film Robots. He is the son of dishwasher Herb Copperbottom and his wife, Lydia. Rodney is an aspiring inventor who idolizes the famous Bigweld. His dream is to go to Robot City to work as an inventor at Bigweld Industries. His voice was provided by Jansen Panettiere as a child and by Ewan McGregor as an adult.