An ambidextrous robotic master controller includes a mounting base secured to a support, a shoulder member pivotally connected to the mounting base and, connected in series to the shoulder, an upper arm member, a forearm member, an inner wrist member, and an outer wrist member. An ambidextrous grip link is pivotally connected to the outer wrist member and is movable to a right hand position or a left hand position. An ambidextrous hand grip member is pivotally connected to the grip link member. The controller includes suitable encoders engaged between connected elements thereof to sense and signal relative movement therebetween. The controller is usable by either a right or left handed person to control a manipulator device having links and joints analogous to the links and joints of the controller.