Which sensor should i use for Remote Control?

Hello. I’m trying to control a remote control robot. I looked up some sensors. However i saw the Ir receiver didn’t have much range or distance. Then, the nrf24l01 was too complicated for me to understand. Are there some other remote control sensors? Thank you

I don't find the NRF24L01 too complicated.

https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/nrf24l01-transceiver-hookup-guide

https://arduino-info.wikispaces.com/Nrf24L01-2.4GHz-HowTo

315/433 MHz RF is a logical step up in range from IR