Body lightening system for gait training

A body lightening system (100) for at least partially supporting the weight of a user (701), the system (100) comprising:

• a structure (101), said structure (101) comprising a frame (102) and a motion system (103), said motion system (103) driving said structure (101) to follow the movements of the user (701);
• a holding system (106), said holding system (106) comprising a holding mechanism (300), a hanger (107) and a plurality of hanging cables (108), said plurality of hanging cables (108) connecting said hanger (107) to a harness (700) to be worn by the user (701);
• a power system comprising a power source for powering the body lightening system (100);
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• a human machine interface (112), said human machine interface (112) providing control over the motion of said motion system (103) and the percentage of the user's (701) weight supported by said holding system (106).