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Goodwill, Other Intangible Assets and Other Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
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Apr. 02, 2016 | Mar. 28, 2015 | Jan. 02, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | $ 48,751 |  | $ 48,751
Amortization of Acquired Intangible Assets | $ 900 | $ 900 |
Minimum |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated useful life of intangible assets | 3 years |  |
Maximum |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated useful life of intangible assets | 10 years |  |
Home Robots | Evolution Robotics, Inc. (ER) |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | $ 41,100 |  |
Defense & Security | Nekton Research LLC [Member] |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | $ 7,700 |  |

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