Item 8.01 Other Events.

On February 25, 2013, iRobot Corporation issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $25 million of its common stock beginning March 28, 2013 and ending March 27, 2014. A copy of such press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

99.1 Press Release issued by the registrant on February 25, 2013.

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