Repulsorpods, also known as viewing platforms or simply pods, were used by members of the Galactic and Imperial Senates during debates in the Senate Building chamber. After the founding of the New Republic, the use of repulsorpods in the Senate was considered "overly hierarchical", and thus the pods were reserved for ceremonial functions. They were equipped with repulsors, enabling them to hover towards the center of the auditorium while speaking to the Senate, or rise above to ground to address a crowd.