You can use any variety of controllers that work with your drivers station. this can be USB controllers made for consoles and PCs. also note that you can create your own controller. or control panel. wire switches. and nobs. lights, indicators. anything that makes driving your robot better.
FIRST has an award for unique and innovated systems.
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Innovation in Control Award sponsored by Rockwell Automation
Celebrates an innovative control system or application of control components – electrical, mechanical, or software – to provide unique machine functions.
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check out CD media for picture of whats possible. dont be afraid to go the extra mile on your drivers station.
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/search/results/1509110
just make sure its not wireless communications.