BMW workers try on an Iron Man suit

BMW workers equipped with Eksovests work on the underbelly of an SUV at the automaker's U.S. plant.

July 02, 2016 05:00 AM

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, USA -- In the comic book world, Doctor Octopus manipulates four tentacle-like metallic arms to fight Spider-Man, and Iron Man Tony Stark dons a high-tech suit to gain super strength.

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