Abstract: A foot-operated controller for controlling a machine, comprising: a foot-receiving platform comprising a foot-receiving member and a base to be deposited on a receiving surface, the foot-receiving member having a first member end for receiving a foot of a user, the base protruding from a second opposite member end of the foot-receiving member, the base and the receiving surface forming a pivot joint for rocking the foot-receiving platform relative to the receiving surface in at least one direction; at least one sensor for detecting at least one rocking movement of the foot-receiving platform relative to the receiving surface in the at least one direction; and a communication interface unit for transmitting to the machine a respective command upon detection of the at least one rocking movement, the foot-operated controller being connectable to a power source for powering at least the at least one sensor.