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This lecture introduces the concept of optimal control, contrasting it with traditional control methods like PID and pole placement. The focus is on defining what behaviors we want to achieve and then calculating the best control action to achieve them, with a specific emphasis on linear quadratic regulation (LQR) as a simple yet effective form of optimal control widely used in various systems.