Imagine operating a truck-mounted laser to detonate mines and other unexploded ordinance with controls resembling an Xbox gamepad.
The included screen and full-blown Linux operating system likely make it ideal for controlling various devices remotely.
The ill-fated Titan submersible was also controversially controlled with an off-the-shelfLogitech gamepad.
The reasons behind the trend are obvious.
Game console makers have spent decades perfecting ergonomic methods for controlling machines with two hands.
Unique features include built-in screens, backlit buttons, triggers, paddles, and knobs.
