In earthquake-affected environments, the need for safe and effective disaster response is critical, particularly in navigating unstable structures and conducting search and rescue operations. Rescue workers face significant safety hazards as it includes the risk of aftershocks. In such scenarios, robotic systems offer a promising solution, allowing for the safe execution of critical tasks such as removal of debris without exposing human lives to unnecessary risks. Traditional robotic systems, while valuable, often lack the intuitive control and adaptability required for such dynamic and hazardous conditions. This paper focuses on the design and development of a 3D-printed robotic arm with six degrees of freedom (DoF), which is remotely controlled via hand gestures, specifically designed for safe operations in earthquake-affected areas. The system uses a glove equipped with three flex sensors to manage the gripper’s movements and an accelerometer to control wrist and elbow movements. A prototype of this robotic arm has been constructed and tested to evaluate its performance across a range of hand movements.