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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2016
Feb. 16, 2016
Jun. 26, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name IROBOT CORP    
Entity Central Index Key 0001159167    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Jan. 02, 2016    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-02    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 963,200,000
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   28,992,738