SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 20, 2007

iROBOT CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

000-51598		77-0259335
(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

63 South Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts		01803
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (781) 345-0200

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Item 7.01     Regulation FD Disclosure.

          On August 20, 2007, iRobot Corporation issued a press release, a copy of which is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K.

          The information in this Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)		Exhibits:
		99.1      Press Release issued by the registrant on August 20, 2007, furnished herewith.

SIGNATURES

          Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release issued by the registrant on August 20, 2007, furnished herewith.

Exhibit 99.1

Contacts:
Nancy Dussault		Elise Caffrey
Media Relations		Investor Relations
iRobot Corp.		iRobot Corp.
(781) 418-3323		(781) 418-3003
ndussault@irobot.com		ecaffrey@irobot.com

iRobot Files Lawsuit to Stop Infringement
of Patents on Combat-Proven PackBot Robot

BURLINGTON, Mass., Aug. 20, 2007 — iRobot Corp. (Nasdaq: IRBT) today announced it has filed two lawsuits against Robotic FX, Inc., of Worth, Ill., and its founder and president, a former iRobot employee, Mr. Jameel Ahed. Robotic FX sells the “Negotiator”, a knock-off version of the combat-proven iRobot^® PackBot^® robot. iRobot has shipped more than 1,000 PackBot robots to forces in the U.S. and abroad, and the robots are frequently cited as life-saving tools of U.S. warfighters.

iRobot is seeking a permanent injunction to prevent Robotic FX from selling its Negotiator robot, plus damages. To enforce its rights, iRobot has filed: (i) a lawsuit against Robotic FX in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama for infringement of two U.S. patents; and (ii) a separate lawsuit against Robotic FX and its president, Mr. Jameel Ahed, in Massachusetts Superior Court, for misappropriation and misuse of confidential information related to iRobot’s PackBot that was used to build the Negotiator.

“iRobot has spent years advancing and battle-testing our robots so that we can consistently deliver combat-ready robots of the highest quality to serve and protect our warfighters in theater,” said Joe Dyer, president of iRobot Government and Industrial Robots. “We are sending these robots into life-and-death situations in which there is no margin for error. It would be irresponsible to allow a former employee to infringe our intellectual property, or use iRobot’s confidential information, to sell an unproven imitation that does not have the capabilities of our PackBot robots.”

PackBot was the first ground robot ever to be used in combat by U.S. forces. In the spring of 2002, iRobot sent the first team of PackBot robots to clear caves in Afghanistan. The robots have since become critical companion tools for U.S. forces, allowing them to complete dangerous missions while keeping the warfighter out of harm’s way. Today, iRobot PackBot robots are at work in theater conducting reconnaissance and identifying and disabling roadside bombs, the greatest mortal threat to U.S. forces abroad.

The PackBot robot is covered by multiple U.S. patents. Over the years, iRobot has invested significant resources in inventing and improving lifesaving technology. iRobot and U.S. military personnel have worked side-by-side to provide thousands of hours of maintenance, training, logistical support and other efforts to ensure the success and survival of warfighters relying on PackBot robots.

About iRobot Corp.
iRobot is a provider of robots that perform dull, dirty or dangerous missions in a better way. The company’s proprietary technology, iRobot AWARE Robot Intelligence Systems, incorporates advanced concepts in navigation, mobility, manipulation and artificial intelligence. This proprietary system enables iRobot to build behavior-based robots, including its family of consumer and military robots. For additional information about iRobot, please visit www.irobot.com.

For iRobot Investors
Certain statements made in this press release that are not based on historical information are forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This press release contains express or implied forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, iRobot Corp.’s expectations concerning management’s plans, objectives and strategies. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. iRobot Corp. undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise. For additional disclosure regarding these and other risks faced by iRobot Corp., see the disclosure contained in our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including, without limitation, our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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