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Hector_slam is used for mapping, not autonomous control. You could try taking a look at hector_exploration_planner.

Normally the way it works is a path planner will publish a set of velocities for the robot as a whole. You will need to write a node that will use the inverse kinematic equations for your particular robot to determine the individual wheel velocities required to achieve the desired motion.

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