The three-dimensional reconstruction of landscapes and objects using cameras and laser scanners has found its way into a variety of applications over the past few years. The technology is of major significance both in space robotics, where unmanned space probes and robotic vehicles explore the surface of planets and the Moon, and also in the mapping of commercially and safety relevant surfaces here on Earth. The Research Group develops methods for both fields of application. The stereo reconstruction of images captured by the ExoMars rover of the European Space Agency, which is scheduled to be launched in 2018, will assist ESA scientists in the search for life on our neighbouring planet. The experts are also involved in the development of navigation mechanisms designed to support the ExoMars project team in rover trajectory planning. The technologies used in space research have also been adapted for terrestrial applications, such as tunnel construction, where a combination of laser scanners and cameras allows resolutions down to 1 mm, helping tunnel builders and operators to ensure safety and providing them with a tool for cost-efficient condition monitoring.