It will need to be controlled from some form of computer. Typical options would be a PC/MAC (laptop/desktop) like you've been using. Depending on what motor controller you're using, if it is a VINT motor controller, then you can use the Wireless VINT Hub to control it wirelessly from the laptop or ...

I have got the motor working by connecting it to my laptop. There is a lot of options for it. This is good for prototyping, but if I want to have a permanent solution where the motor is not attached to my laptop but instead receives commands from... i don't know, somewhere else so I can use my lapto...