Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr made one young fan’s day when he presented him with a bionic arm based on his big screen alter-ego.
The actor said it was an ‘absolute privilege’ to deliver the 3D-printed prosthetic to Alex, who he described as ‘the most dapper 7-year-old I’ve ever met’.
Captain America visits children’s hospital
Alex, who was born with a partially developed right arm, loves superheroes but managed to stay pretty cool when meeting the real Iron Man.
Channelling Tony Stark, Downey Jr open two silver cases to reveal both the bionic limb and his own Iron Man arm.
The pair both put on their arms, with Alex’s revealed to be vastly superior.
The prosthetic limb was created by Albert Manero, a student who builds and donates low-cost 3D-printed bionic limbs to children around the world.
Manero has teamed up with One Note’s Collective Project, which engages students to create positive change in the world.
