How to convert wired to remote control

Hello,

I am new to what I think I need is Arduino. Currently I have built a crane and it is hardwired. I am considering mounting the crane on a barge and make it remote control unit. The crane has four functions; however the way that I wired it each function has a forward and reverse switch and has a potentiometer for the speed of each function. I’m stumped at to what I need to build in order for it to be remote control. In addition the ship that will be attached to the barge will be remote controlled as well. This part of the build I am good with but just don’t know how to integrate the two together. Thank you so much for any type of input. Paul

I guess that I have should’ve specified the voltage to the motors is 6vdc. Thank you

You could probably just use a regular RC car or RC plane remote control. Just have the servos move your switches and rotate the potentiometer on your existing wired controller.

That’s an idea. Have to take a look at it but it just might work. Thank you