Which outcome occurs when hydraulic actuator internal seals degrade within a robotic arm joint?

💡 Explanation

When actuator seals degrade, internal leakage increases, providing a path for fluid to bypass the piston. This causes creep, which occurs because the actuator cannot maintain a constant position under load. Therefore, creep results, rather than consumption, oscillations or expansion which require different failure modes.

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