diff --git a/experiment.t b/experiment.t
index 865a333..d113f59 100644
--- a/experiment.t
+++ b/experiment.t
@@ -56,5 +56,7 @@ gameMain: GameMainDef
 #include "src/item/labCoat.t"
 
 #include "src/room/redRoom.t"
+#include "src/item/dataCable.t"
+#include "src/actor/surgeryAssistant.t"
 
 #include "src/actor/pc.t"
diff --git a/src/actor/surgeryAssistant.t b/src/actor/surgeryAssistant.t
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..85b0afa
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/actor/surgeryAssistant.t
@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+surgeryAssistant: Person
+  'robotic surgery robot/cyborg/assistant'
+  'surgeon assistant'
+  @redRoom
+  " The torso of cybernetic assistant surgeon
+    is wired to the ceiling.
+    <br>Cameras are scanning the room.
+    various servos, units and cables make distinctive sounds,
+    the bulky arms slowly sway."
+;
+
++ HermitActorState
+  specialDesc = "Ttttest"
+  noResponse = "
+    The surgical robot is not responding.
+    <br>You can see the message <q>Connection lost</q> on the indicator display."
+  isInitState = true
+;
diff --git a/src/item/dataCable.t b/src/item/dataCable.t
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..61b6eea
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/item/dataCable.t
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+dataCable: Thing, RoomPart
+  'data cable/wire/cord'
+  'data cable'
+  "Thick data cable with damaged connector."
+
+  location = redRoom
+;