Abstract: A highly reliable remote control system is disclosed that is particularly well adapted for controlling a vehicle, and, more particularly, for controlling the throttle, brake, steering and transmission mechanisms of a motor vehicle. The system includes a remote manipulator that enables control of the adapted vehicle remotely with one hand and with minimal control force and range of motion, with the manipulator controlling a plurality of actuators through interfacing redundant digital/analog electronics. The remote manipulator may be a bilateral input device utilizing a plurality of pressure sensors, but could also be a two-axis joystick, with the manipulator, in conjunction with an adjacently positioned transmission controller, controlling linear and rotary actuators powered by electric motors to effect throttle, brake, steering and transmission control of a motor vehicle adapted to include the remote control system as a part of the overall vehicle controlling system.