Arduino-compatible wireless technology which can be suitable for transmitting data Introduction

I've been meaning to build a vehicle using arduino components and LEGO. I have a mechanical clamp built with arduino which will be locked on top of a custom LEGO build (It should be made out of LEGO blocks and arduino sensors). In my mind, it resembles a crawler.

Question

I've been looking for a way of controlling it remotely.
I only have experience with IR controllers but I'm not sure if this technology would fit for my project.

What I'm looking for is a technology wich could transmit data to an Arduino board (thus, an emitter and a receiver component) which, in my case, could comfortably handle a veichle. 

Plus, it should have a range of action of at least 5 meters (15 ft).

If such technology exists, do you know any controller which could do the job for me?
You can use radio transmitter/receivers, they are typically called RF (Radio Frequency) modules.

Typical examples are nRF24L01+ (2.4 GHz), or RF 315/433 modules (on 315/433 MHz).

There are more possibilities, but these are the most used on Arduino and libraries are available.