# Introduction Explains what IntelFactor does and what it optimizes for. ### What IntelFactor Does IntelFactor is an edge-first manufacturing intelligence system focused on real-time inspection and defect visibility. The system observes live production processes, evaluates inspection conditions locally, and produces structured outcomes that can be reviewed, audited, and analyzed over time. IntelFactor is designed for environments where latency, uptime, and operational safety are critical. ### Next steps * [Core principles](/doc/intelfactor-ai/product-concepts/core-principles.md) * [System overview](/doc/intelfactor-ai/architecture-and-data/system-overview.md) * [Deployment overview](/doc/intelfactor-ai/architecture-and-data/deployment-overview.md) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://intelfactor.gitbook.io/doc/intelfactor-ai/product-concepts/introduction.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.