| Cover Page | Apr. 27, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 27, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | PROCEPT BIOROBOTICS CORPORATION |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-40797 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-0199180 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 900 Island Drive |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Redwood City |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94065 |
| City Area Code | 650 |
| Local Phone Number | 232-7200 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.00001 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | PRCT |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001588978 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
