Robert Downey Jr. has a new tech job, and it’s very Tony Stark

Robert Downey Jr. spent years playing a tech billionaire who could summon digital displays with a wave of his hand.

Now, his latest role brings a little of Tony Stark's world to life.

The actor has joined Specs , Snap's augmented reality glasses business , as its honorary chief customer experience officer.

Announced Oct.

20 , the partnership will involve original content, custom AR experiences, hardware collaborations, and in-person experiences.

SEE ALSO: I wore snap specs at last: here’s what these massive glasses can do Downey is well aware of the casting here.

In the announcement, he said the glasses deliver on the promise of AR technology associated with "a certain techno optimist superhero I portrayed." "Life imitates art-imitates life!" he added.

According to a release shared with Mashable, the collaboration will explore how AR could be used across entertainment and education, as well as medicine, engineering, and manufacturing.

Downey's first project is an original content series, which debuted during Game 1 of the World Series, showcasing the glasses in action, "from work and entertainment to golf and creativity." The series launched on Oct.

20, and the 30-second clip was broadcast during the Knicks vs.

76ers game.

More episodes are set to drop on the Specs website or YouTube .

Downey says the product won him over quickly.

"Trying is believing.